Massage of the head and neck can very often prevent the onset of symptoms of various diseases. These can be manifestations such as ear pain, cough, knocking at the temples. As a rule, head and neck massage is performed simultaneously.
To prevent the development of discomfort, you need to know the location of certain points. Perhaps the only difficulty may be the close location of these sites to each other, as well as to the blood vessels and endocrine glands. Therefore, massage the head and neck must be done gently.
First you need to relax. When massaging the head and neck, do not hold your breath or talk. In the presence of muscle spasm, deep and superficial stroking techniques should be used.
How to make a neck massage
As already mentioned, exposure to certain points (zones) will eliminate or prevent the appearance of various symptoms.
With raised shoulders, a zone is well felt, a massage of which is indicated for hoarseness, cough, bronchial asthma. The point is located in the sternum, its semicircular notch.
Under the lower edge of the earlobe in the cavity there is a zone, affecting which such manifestations as tinnitus, excessive sweating, temporary deafness, salivation are facilitated. Massage of this point has a beneficial effect on the condition of those whom motion sickness in transport. In addition, the effect on this area is indicated for facial paralysis.
Head massage. Equipment
The effects are usually carried out by the small finger of the middle finger.
With a noise in the ears, a feeling of fear, dizziness or irritation, massage of the point located in the middle of the parietal part will help. It should be noted that this is a zone of special attention. They think so in the East. Knowing this point, you can relieve pain in the head of any location. To do this, pressing the palm of your hand against the crown, make semicircular movements. Traditional medicine believes this method is very effective for dizziness, hypertension, and even with stroke.
Taking two fingers (transverse) above the level of hair growth in the frontal part, an effect is made if the nose bleeds suddenly, a rapid heartbeat begins, or in case of runny nose or conjunctivitis.
In the area of connection of the temporal and frontal bones there is also a reflexogenic point. Massage of this zone will eliminate the soreness that accompanies facial neuralgia, migraine. Effectively such an effect with sudden onset of tears or fatigue of the eyes.
In the occipital region, in the center of the cavity, there is a zone that is affected by pain in the back of the head, the appearance of nausea, and also increased pressure.
Massage of the last two points can be performed simultaneously.
With increased fatigue, it is recommended to perform exposure three times a day. In its first half - after two or three hours, five or six minutes. In the afternoon, it is recommended to do the massage once immediately after the end of work, the second - in the evening, one hour before bedtime.
Massage is especially useful for those people who work with a constantly bowed head and intense vision. In addition, it has a very favorable effect on the state after stressful situations and emotional upheavals.
After the acupressure, it is advisable to carry out a general massage using deep and surface stroking techniques. The direction of movement is recommended for the forearms from the parietal region.
Despite the effectiveness and beneficial effects of massage on health, there are people to whom it is contraindicated. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor before exposure to one or another area of the body.