8 steps for a Great massage

in healthy •  7 years ago 

8 STEPS FOR GIVING A GREAT SEATED MASSAGE

Begin by warming up your partners’ shoulders and back by moving your hands fluidly over the areas you will massage.
Using loose fists, press firmly on either side of the spine, careful to avoid contact with the spine. This helps open up the back.
Repeat with your forearm.
Create a blade shape with your hands, and “saw” back and forth lightly to warm up the neck and shoulders.
Gently knead shoulders, starting with broad pressure using your palms, and moving to using your thumbs to knead areas of tension.
Massage the neck, using both hands to gently work up and down the full length.
Squeeze your hands down the arm until you reach your partner’s hand. Use small thumb circles to massage the palm, then “scrub” each finger and pull gently on the end to provide traction.
Finish by using the tips of your fingers to massage the scalp.

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