We live in a century of general tensions, and thisis expressed even in posture: the neck is stretched forward, the shoulders literally reduced, as if every minute waiting for an attack. It is not surprising that painful conditions arise against such a degree of tension. But the usual relaxing massage of the neck and shoulders is literally brought back to life!
First, we need to immediately outline the boundary for whichit is not necessary to enter - manual massage can be trusted only by experienced qualified specialists. All that is done in friendship, whether in a relative, or at a self-massage level, is a relaxing massage of the neck and shoulders, it is no less effective, but for strictly defined purposes. So, the rules of the usual massage: do not look and especially not to knead the nerve nodes. Do not crush, do not try to "twist" the muscles. The function of relaxing massage, this improvement of blood supply, resulting in soft tissues get rid of excessive tension, oxygenated. Improved blood supply relieves fatigue.
How to do neck massage, if there is no one to entrust this massagean important procedure? To begin with it is necessary to master such elementary reception, as grinding. This procedure is carried out even on top of clothes, with dry hands without auxiliary means, which is why independent neck and neck massage can be performed at any convenient time, if necessary. For example, at work, literally in five minutes, you can restore the spent forces, restore workability, if vigorously rub the cervical-collar zone. A little secret: to drive away drowsiness, gently and gently rub your neck from behind and on the sides, and more vigorously rub your ears, literally to light redness - this is knocked down by a sudden desire to sleep. Raziraniya neck is better to stop with the appearance of even heat, but the shoulders can be massaged and until light burning in the soft tissues.
A light massage of the neck and shoulders is carried out by rubbing,pounding and rolling movements. And you need to start with rubbing, then slightly rub shoulders, but you should not knead the neck, and poke too. For the neck, rubbing the entire surface of the palm is enough; more serious effects can be trusted only by a qualified masseuse. The reasons for such caution are fully justified, there are large blood vessels on the neck, and they are located in close proximity to the skin surface. The carotid artery and the jugular vein are not protected by bones, like large vessels inside the chest, massage of the neck and shoulders with the hands of an amateur can lead to negative consequences. Extreme caution should be applied to the back of the neck, with awkward pressure, you can damage the nerve ending, and if you already have osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, then it is better to forget about amateur activity.
Excellent results bring a variety ofMassagers, you only need to choose a model that is convenient for you. Rollers, balls, special massaging figures - all this helps to relax. It is noticed that after the massage the shoulders themselves are straightened, a more accurate and correct posture appears. Due to the fact that the muscles relax, the tightness of the nerve endings disappears. It has long been no secret that the cause of the headache may be precisely in the excessive tension of the muscles in the shoulders and neck.
Electric massage accessoriesallow you to remove the feeling of tension even faster and more efficiently. Sometimes it seems that along the shoulder there is a thread stretched to the neck, for which someone is continuously pulling - this is the most vivid indication for a massage, and you want to get rid of this sensation quickly. Hands themselves instinctively stretch to rub the aching place, so that even the body itself signals to us that massage is necessary. It remains only to listen to these signals and get rid of unpleasant sensations.