How to Give a Swedish Massage for the Whole Back

How to Give a Swedish Massage for the Whole Back



Swedish massage relaxes muscles and increases the oxygen flow in the bloodstream. Swedish massage also releases toxins from the muscles. A variety of techniques and pressures are applied in the direction of the blood flowing from the heart.







Things You'll Need:





Massage table




Massage oil









1


Offer a selection of aromatic massage oils and allow the client to select a scent (or none) of his preference. Apply a small amount of massage oil to the palms of your hands.





2


Begin with effleurage. Apply gliding strokes using the thumbs, palms and fingertips from the shoulders down to the small of the back.





3


Add petrissage motions. These are kneading motions with the hands, palms and fingertips. Apply this motion over the entire back from the shoulders to the waist.





4


Switch to friction motions. Apply the palms, thumbs and fingertips in a circular motion up and down the back.





5


Introduce vibrating movements and/or tapping movements to help circulate the blood and break up knots in the tissues. Discontinue if the client expresses displeasure with these movements.





6


End the massage session using lighter strokes. The client should feel relaxed and invigorated after a good Swedish massage session.








Tips & Warnings










Ask for input about areas of tension or muscular pain before beginning the massage. Direct the massage to those areas.








Keep the room temperature at a comfortable level, and soften the lighting to enhance the relaxation.



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How to Give a Swedish Massage Body Assessment

How to Give a Swedish Massage Body Assessment



A Swedish massage body assessment will help to determine which areas of the body need to be focused on more, and what types of problems the client may have prior to even beginning the massage. The following steps will provide information about basic Swedish massage body assessment.









1


Look at the client's body alignment. Whenever possible, look at bare skin to get a better assessment rather than trying to guess what the problem is underneath a sheet. Provide the client with privacy and comfort, but also be sure to get a good pre-massage body assessment.





2


Note if one leg looks longer than the other and how the feet are positioned. If both point upwards, the client's hips are aligned. If one foot is off to the side, that side of the body is more relaxed compared to the other, and the focus should be on the tighter side.





3


Notice the hips and whether or not they are misaligned or askew when you do the body assessment. This will give you clues as to which areas of the body you should focus on during the Swedish massage.





4


Locate tender spots through both physical examination and by asking the client to point out problem areas. Compare these tender spots with areas of misalignment that you note on the body.





5


Determine which muscles refer pain to the area that the client is complaining about, what muscles seem to be shorter or tighter than others and may be causing the misalignment and if the misalignment could be due to the client compensating for some other injury.








Tips & Warnings










The ability to correctly assess posture will help to provide a better massage session and future massage sessions by providing the attention needed at critical parts of the body.



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How to Give a Soap Enema

How to Give a Soap Enema



Enemas are used to rehydrate and remove feces or corrosion from the colon. When the colon is corroded, it releases toxins into the body that cause many illnesses. Soap enemas expand the colon and clean the walls to remove anything caked on its sides. Read on to learn how to give a soap enema.







Things You'll Need:





Towel




3 oz. liquid soap




Water




Enema bag or bucket




Lubricant









1


Mix the soap with 2 quarts of water. Use glycerin, castile or ivory soap. Do not use soap with added colors or fragrances. These irritate the colon and cause cramps and pain.





2


Lay out a towel on the bed or couch for the person taking the enema to lay on. Make the area peaceful with candles or calming music. Pour the soap mix into the enema bag and place or hold the bag about 3 feet above the enema takers bottom.





3


Instruct the enema taker to get into a comfortable position. Most people prefer to lay on their back or side when taking an enema.





4


Lubricate the rectum and anus with a water-based lubricant. Massage the lubricant into and around the rectum and anus.





5


Insert the nozzle into the rectum and hold the bag about 3 feet above the rectum. Turn on the flow of water and soap.





6


Stop the flow when the enema taker begins to cramp. Tell them to move into a different position and massage their colon counter-clockwise. Start at the bottom left side, massage up to the bottom of the rib cage and then move across the body and down the right side. Resume the flow of the enema when the cramping stops.





7


Remove the nozzle when the bag is empty. Let the enema taker release their bowels into the toilet. Clean all the equipment.





8


Fill the bag with 2 quarts of clear water and repeat Steps 1 through 7 with the clear water once the taker has released the soap into the toilet. The clear water rinses out the colon and removes any soap left inside.


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How to Use Acupressure Points for Sinus Relief

How to Use Acupressure Points for Sinus Relief



Acupuncture is a complex technique designed for people seeking treatment of pain or other conditions, like sinus relief. But you can get similar results yourself with acupressure. Acupressure uses the same pressure points as acupuncture, but you apply pressure to the points yourself, instead of using needles. The key is to find the right points to relieve your sinus pain.









1


Locate the various sinus relief points on your face. Place your fingers on either side of your nostrils and apply pressure. That's one point to relieve sinus pressure. You'll find similar relief through the points on the sides of the bridge of the nose, or in the middle of the forehead between your eyebrows.





2


Place your finger on the crease of your wrist, and slide your fingers up your forearm slightly. This point can be used to relieve cold symptoms and a sore throat that can accompany sinus problems.





3


Find the place where your index finger and your thumb come together, usually in the "V" part of your palm. Slide your finger into the depression and apply pressure. This point is used to treat sinus headaches and cold symptoms.





4


Massage one or more of these points for three to five minutes, or until you feel relief. For best results, massage these points with the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil.








Tips & Warnings










Acupressure is not designed to replace standard medical procedures and treatments.








If you are seriously injured or if your symptoms persist, seek medical attention.








You also should not use acupressure if you have a heart condition, if you are pregnant or if the point is under a mole, varicose vein, bruise or any other break in the skin.








You also should not use acupressure within 20 minutes of bathing, eating a large meal or exercising.



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How to Use Acupressure Points for Shoulder Pain

How to Use Acupressure Points for Shoulder Pain



Acupressure can be used to treat shoulder pain and a variety of other ailments. It works by using pressure points that are located in various places on your body. Like other forms of eastern medicine, pressure applied to these points can signal relief without using medication. Once you find the right point, you'll soon feel full relief from your agonizing shoulder pain.









1


Move your finger from your shoulder to your neck until you reach a depression near the collar bone. This point is located in the depression where you are most tender. Applying pressure to this point will treat your shoulder pain as well as headaches, dizziness, neck pain and stress.





2


Bend your elbow and feel for the sensitive area where the elbow crease ends on the outside of your arm. This point will help you find relief from your shoulder pain, and it also helps general arm pain, fever and diarrhea.





3


Massage one or more of these points for three to five minutes, or until you find relief. You can massage in a circular motion, or you can simply apply firm, continuous pressure. For best results, use the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil.








Tips & Warnings










Acupressure is not designed to replace standard medical procedures and treatments.








If you are seriously injured, or if your symptoms persist, seek medical attention.








You also should not use acupressure if you have a heart condition, if you are pregnant or if the point is under a mole, varicose vein, bruise or any other break in the skin.








You also should not use acupressure within 20 minutes of bathing, eating a large meal or exercising.



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How to Use Acupressure Points for PMS

How to Use Acupressure Points for PMS



Once a month, women suffer through the agony of PMS, which causes pain, irritability and bloating. But these symptoms can be relieved without the use of medication through an eastern medicinal procedure. Acupressure applied to the correct pressure points can relieve the symptoms of PMS, and it's a procedure you can do yourself. But you have to find those pressure points to feel relief.









1


Find headache relief by finding the pressure point near your neck. Move your finger from your shoulder towards your neck until you reach a depression. Apply pressure in the area that is most tender. This point is also used to treat neck pain, shoulder tension, dizziness and stress.





2


Relieve bloating by sliding your finger up the middle of your abdomen. Stop about one inch below your belly button and apply pressure. This point is also good for treating edema and fatigue.





3


Feel relief from menstrual cramps through a pressure point on your foot. Slide your finger in the depression that you'll feel between your big toe and your second toe. When you feel the tendons meet, apply pressure. Not only does this relieve cramps, but it also relieves irritability, anger, stress, headaches and anxiety.





4


Boost your energy levels through acupressure with the right pressure points. From your pubic bone, slide your finger up your abdomen. About two inches above your pubic bone, you should feel a depression. This treats general fatigue, weakness and diarrhea. Another energy boosting point is located on your ankle. Find the depression that is located about four fingers width above your ankle. This can also treat stress and insomnia.





5


Massage one or more of these points for three to five minutes, or until you find relief. You can also pick certain points to treat depending on the severity of your PMS symptoms. For the best results, apply pressure with the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil.


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How to Use Acupressure Points for Neck Pain

How to Use Acupressure Points for Neck Pain



Long hours in front of the computer can make your neck ache and feel tense. But you can find relief through acupressure. This technique uses the same philosophy as acupuncture, where a technician inserts a needle into certain pressure points, relieving pain and other symptoms. You can use those same points to find relief through acupressure. Simply apply pressure to the right pressure points and your neck pain will soon subside.









1


Relieve neck pain by finding a pressure point in your neck and shoulder area. This point is found by moving your finger from your shoulder towards your neck until you reach a depression. Apply pressure to this point and turn your head to see if you feel relief. This point is also useful for treating headaches, dizziness, shoulder tension and stress.





2


Find another pressure point on your hand for additional relief, or if you don't feel relief from the first pressure point. This point is located on the outside of your hand just below your pinky finger. Run your finger up the outside of your hand until you feel a depression, which is where this point is located. Pressure applied to this point eases neck pain and treats headaches, earaches and ringing in the ears.





3


Massage one or both of these points for three to five minutes, or until you feel relief. Use the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil for best results.


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