This article will discuss neck massage techniques and 7 methods for giving a fast and relaxing massage. The techniques discussed below will relax and relieve stress fast and without needing a massage table or a professional masseuse. To perform these 7 methods, have someone sit backwards in a chair with a pillow in between their chest and the chair, have them drape their head over the pillow.
1. Upper Shoulder Squeeze: The first step, administer an upper shoulder squeeze to the triangular shaped muscle on either side of the shoulders. This muscle is notorious for carrying a lot of stress and toxins; repeat three times, gradually increasing the pressure.
2. Finger Circles: Straighten your hands and put your fingers in line. With your fingers at the top of the neck, make small circles with your fingers. Continue down the neck and along the shoulder muscle all the way down to the shoulders. Repeat this move three times and move to the other side.
3. Lobster Claws: This technique is done by rubbing the muscles on the back of the neck, alternating hands and going in a fluid motion. Repeat 20 times.
4. Head Massage: To do a head massage, place fingers at the hairline at the back of the head. Begin at the center and make tiny circles with fingers moving outward. Continue these tiny circles up the back of the head and massage the scalp, move back down once you\’ve reached the top. Once you\’ve completed this method repeat the lobster claw massage technique on the other side.
5. Fist Tapping: Gently tap on the back of the shoulders with the smaller part of your fist and cover the entire back and shoulders.
6. Karate Chops: Open the hands and perform karate chops over the shoulder muscles and upper back.
7. Finishing Strokes: These are subtle but very important; to perform finishing strokes, do light downward strokes from the shoulders to the lower back.
This article discussed neck massage techniques and 7 methods for a fast and relaxing massage. Following these simple steps will help anyone in need of a stress relieving moment.
Tess Rainey, an advocate for alternative medicine, created a website that can help you find the peace and relaxation your body needs. Her website, SwedishMassageTechniques.NurturingYourBody.com, has information regarding shoulder massage techniques as well as other techniques of massage.
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