The basic techniques of lymphatic massage
Professional massage therapists should be skilled in more than 30 massage techniques according to various body types and symptoms. But for ordinary people, it is enough to master the four basic techniques of light rubbing, pressure, kneading and tapping.
Light rubbing method compression method
Light rubbing method
One of the most common techniques used in lymphatic massage. By stimulating the skin to achieve the purpose of promoting metabolism. According to the massage area, you can use the palm of your hand or fingers with different strengths to gently rub the surface of the skin to improve lymphatic and blood circulation. Note that the friction should be moderate in strength, not too much.
Compression method
Compression method is often used for meridian and acupuncture point massage. Can promote lymph, blood, and even “qi” circulation, to improve the body cold and edema is very effective. Massage requires moderate strength, while exhaling while slowly pressing, time control in 3 to 5 seconds, and then inhale while releasing.
Kneading method of percussion
Kneading method
The left and right hands knead counterclockwise, or fingers drawing circles like a massage technique called kneading method. This technique can cause muscle stimulation and is particularly effective in reducing subcutaneous fat. Hands wrapped around the massage area, like a dry towel like a misplaced kneading method also belongs to a kneading method, mostly seen in the leg massage.
Percussion method
The main point of the percussion method is to keep the wrist soft, with a certain rhythm of left and right to the parts of the continuous knocking. Palm, fist, fingers can be tapping. This technique is mainly used to promote blood circulation, improve muscle elasticity, and has a good tightening, astringent effect.
Full body stretching exercise 1
The alarm clock goes off, but you are still groggy. Some people are reluctant to get up and want to stay under the covers for a while longer. If this is the case, don’t force yourself to jump out of bed pretending to be cheered up. Have a full body stretch in bed! It helps every cell in your body wake up from its dormant state, leaving you full of energy and feeling good. What’s more, the exercise can be done by just lying across the bed, and it is very convenient as it consumes less time.
- 1 Keep your body in a supine position with your arms crossed high above your head. In a slow rhythm, take deep breaths.
- 2 Inhale while stretching your whole body as straight as possible and hold this position for about 10 seconds.
- 3 Relax your whole body and adjust your breathing. Then repeat the above actions.
