Back massage can be of four types: hygienic, sports, medical, cosmetic. Each of these types has its own characteristics and uses certain massage techniques. But all of them, provided that the back massage is carried out correctly, restore blood supply and innervation of the deep and superficial tissues of the body, improve lymph and blood circulation, enhance metabolic processes, activate the work of all systems and organs, relieve stress and tension, etc.
Back massage is the most used and demanded, especially at the end of the working day, when many people with a sedentary lifestyle experience back pain and discomfort. The help of a qualified massage therapist would be very helpful here, but, unfortunately, not everyone has this opportunity every day. But you can learn how to do back massage properly by studying the relevant literature and sources on the Internet, completing at least short courses. Having such knowledge, of course, to become a professional masseur and to fully replace it will not work, but to bring relief to a loved one by doing a back massage and removing pain is quite possible. However, it is important to remember that even such a wonderful remedy as massage has its contraindications:
ü Skin diseases (rash, eczema, ulcers, etc.);
ü Skin damage and irritation;
ü Varicose veins and thrombosis, phlebitis and some heart diseases;
ü Benign and malignant tumors;
ü Moles, especially in large numbers and large.
Always before starting a massage, even if it’s primitive, homemade, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor so as not to harm your health.
We will briefly describe how to massage the back at home to relieve fatigue after a working day and help to relax. First of all, it is necessary to lay the person to whom you will massage your back on a hard or almost hard surface and adapt yourself so that it is convenient for you to work while standing or sitting. It must be remembered that back muscles should be massaged only by the growth of muscle fibers. Massage actions are not performed directly above the spinal column. The area of the shoulder blades should be massaged with the greatest effort, since the muscles here are located very deeply.
Back massage, like any other, begins with stroking. Stroking prepares the muscles for the upcoming load, warms them up. To carry it out, it is necessary to press both hands with the back or palm sides of the hands to the back in the lumbar region and perform light, calm movements from the spine to the sides, gradually moving up.
After the preparatory phase, back massage begins . First of all, rubbing is performed in the region of the long muscles of the back, which are located from the lower back up. Rubbing is more correct to carry out with the edge of the palm, which is located on the side of the index finger. With this massage technique, the applied efforts should be more substantial than with stroking in order to reach not only superficial tissues.
Further, kneading is the most effective and tangible technique for a person. It is performed with the fist from the side of the thumb or the back of the hand. Both last methods are most effective in the shoulder girdle, lower back and under the shoulder blades.
The back massage ends with a light stroking, which can also be replaced by rubbing with a hard towel. After the massage, it is recommended that you lie down relaxed for at least half an hour so that the healing effect has the greatest effect. However, with all the desire, a layman will not be able to make the most effective back massage, so at least occasionally it is shown to undergo sessions with a specialist.