Thursday, September 22, 2011

Techniques using Hand and Arm in Massage

Techniques using Hand and Arm in Massage 

 It is many simple advantages for you to learn most procedures that you can perform at home or anywhere so  it's not always necessary to go to the Massage clinic for an expensive session. One of the easiest forms of Massage that you can give and receive is Massage of the hands and arms. This article presents some quick and simple Massage techniques that you can perform and immediately employ.
 One of the main reasons why this form of Massage is important is because our arms and hands are constantly used for all of our various day-to-day activities. It is only fair that they undergo healing Massage on occasion so that they can retain their desired strength and continue to perform their required functions.
When you using Massage hands and arms, you make increase in blood circulation to the area. This is suggested to be beneficial in preventing diseases such as arthritis, which can be precipitated by blood that is not flowing freely.
 To begin the massage, you need to apply an oil which allows the movements that you will make when kneading the muscles in the treatment. You can start by applying this oil to one hand while using the other for the Massage . Bend one arm at the elbow and start by Massaging the wrist area in little circles. You are then to work in a circular motion to the end of the fingers and back five times.
 You can also stretch each finger and then the thumb in turns in between the finger and the thumb. This serves to stimulate the flow of blood to these areas. You then follow this procedure by rotating your fingers clockwise for a few moments and anticlockwise for a few moments.
The hand is then turned over and gently rubbed from the center of the wrist to the palm. This procedure should preferably be done with alternate thumbs. This causes an effect of relaxation to the nervous system, making you feel refreshed and revitalized.
 With the assistance of the recipient, you can rotate their hands at the end of the wrist clockwise and then anticlockwise. This also helps them in building the strength of their wrist to avoid fragility.
 The arm can also be bent at the elbow and placed across the chest, while your free hand is used to Massage that arm from the shoulder down to their elbow.
Finally you can bring the arm down to their side and rub the whole arm in one long movement. When you complete this, it is recommended that you repeat the same movement after covering the arm. with a towel so that any excess oil is not left on the skin.
 The Massage techniques outlined above will not only relieve the body of tension and pain experienced in the arms and hands, but will also produce beautiful and well tendered arms. This will lead to relaxation and a sense of well-being in you.

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