We live in an age of enormous tension, and this is expressed even in posture: the neck is stretched forward, the shoulders are literally brought together, as if we are waiting for the attack every minute. It is not surprising that painful conditions arise against the background of such a degree of tension. But an ordinary relaxing massage of the neck and shoulders can literally bring you back to life!
First you need to immediately draw a line that you should not go beyond - manual massage can be trusted only by experienced qualified specialists. All that is done through friendship, or in a family relationship, or at the level of self-massage, is a relaxing massage of the neck and shoulders, it is no less effective, but for strictly defined purposes. So, the rules of conventional massage: do not look, and even more so do not knead the nerve nodes. Do not push, do not try to “twist” the muscles. The function of a relaxing massage is an improvement in blood supply, as a result of which soft tissues get rid of excessive tension and are saturated with oxygen. Improved blood circulation relieves fatigue.
How to massage the neck if there is no one to entrust this important procedure? To begin with, it is worth mastering such a simple technique as grinding. This procedure is carried out even on top of clothes, with dry hands without auxiliary means, which is why independent massage of the shoulders and neck can be carried out at any convenient time if necessary. For example, at work, literally in five minutes, you can restore the energy spent, restore efficiency if you vigorously rub the cervical-collar zone. A little secret: to drive away drowsiness, gently and gently rub the neck behind and on the sides, and more energetically rub the ears, literally to a slight redness - this knocks down the sudden desire to sleep. It is better to stop rubbing the neck with the appearance of even heat, but the shoulders can be massaged until there is a slight burning sensation in the soft tissues.
A light massage of the neck and shoulders is carried out with rubbing, striking and crushing movements. And you need to start with rubbing, then slightly wash the shoulders, but you should not wrinkle your neck, and beat it too. Rubbing the entire surface of the palm of the hand is quite enough for the neck; more serious effects can be trusted only by a qualified masseur. The reasons for this caution are justified, there are large blood vessels on the neck, and they are located in close proximity to the surface of the skin. The carotid artery and jugular vein are not protected by bones, as large vessels inside the chest, massage of the neck and shoulders with the hands of an amateur can lead to negative consequences. Extremely carefully, the neck should be blown out from behind, with awkward pressure it can be harmed by the nerve ending, and if you already have osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, then it is better to forget about self-activity.
A variety of massagers bring excellent results, you just 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 straighten themselves, a more clear 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 muscle tension in the shoulders and neck.
Electric massage devices allow you to relieve tension even faster and more efficiently. Sometimes it seems that a thread is stretched along the shoulder to the neck, for which someone continuously pulls - this is the most vivid indication for massage, and I want to get rid of this sensation quickly. Hands themselves instinctively stretch to grind 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.