Oriental Massage Therapies:
Oriental-based systems of finger pressure massage, known as Acupressure and Shiatsu, treat points along the acupressure meridians, it is done to get rid of discomfort and for obtaining energy.
One of the effective forms of massage is self massage using which you can relax after a difficult day and get rid of stress and tension. You can also have the skin massaged with the water in a Jacuzzi.
For the following kinds of the massage a few tennis balls are only required.
Head Massage
Pressure points in your skull are helpful if there is a necessity of the whole body’s relaxation. Total relaxation can be achieved using constant pressure on two very significant acupressure points at the base of the skull. These points can be easily found out. For this purpose you should place two tennis balls in a sock and tie the end. Then you should lie on your back on the floor and put the sock behind the upper neck, having the two balls each touch the skull ridge that's right above the hollow spot. Stay in the position for 20 minutes. You may spend the time listening to soothing and relaxing music. Such massage is very effective because the pressure on those acupressure points sends messages down the spinal column and relaxes all the muscles.
Face Massage
Touch gently your face; cup your cheeks and temples with your hands with the pressure less than the weight of a nickel. It is recommended to keep your hands at those areas for a minute. The warmth of the hands provides the relaxation of the muscles and connective tissue, providing the feeling of relief.
Jaw Massage
You should pull the sides of your ears gently straight outward, then straight up, then straight down. You may also press with your index finger the tender spot next to your earlobe at the place of its attachment to your head. It is recommended to press and release. The same procedure should be done on the other ear. You should repeat the same procedure changing ears for 10 to 15 times.
Torso Massage
It is the massage of the area above your kidneys. It is situated at waist level where the tissue is still soft. The massage is performed rubbing briskly with your fists in a circular motion. The purpose of the massage is providing the whole body with energy.
 Feet Massage
Foot massage is extremely relaxing and soothing. Massage at first one foot and do the same procedure at another one. Follow the next steps of the massage:
1. You should sit on a chair and put one foot on the opposite thigh. Then you may rub some massage oil or lotion onto your foot. Use pressure with your thumbs to the sole of your foot, beginning from the bottom of your arch and finishing at the top near your big toe. It is recommended to do the procedure five times.
2. You should make a fist and press your knuckles into the bottom of your foot, moving from your heel to your toes. It is recommended to do the procedure five times.
3. Then you have to massage each toe by holding it firmly and moving it from side to side. Extend each toe gently out and away from the ball of your foot. Then you should use pressure to the areas between your toes.
4. Hold your toes in one hand and bend them backward holding them there for five to ten seconds. Then bend them in the opposite direction and hold for five to ten seconds. It is recommended to do the procedure five times.
5. Press and roll your thumbs between the bones of the ball of your foot.
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