Massaging the Back
Back massage is extremely soothing and relaxing and good for relieving stress and tension
Steps:
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Starting at the lower back effleurage oil using both hands. Work slowly up the back to the shoulders, pressing gently on the upward strokes, releasing the pressure as you come back down
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Starting at the base of the spine work up on either side, using gentle thumb pressure or little thumb circles. Repeat five to six times.
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With reinforced hands sweep up the spine then work around the shoulder blades in a figure of eight movement. Repeat the figure of eight, four to five times
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Work around each shoulder blade individually, still with reinforced hands, in a circular motion. Repeat four to five times each side. You will feel knots around the shoulder blades. These are an indication of tension, and massage here gives great relief.
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Work around the shoulder blades with your thumbs, helping to break down the knots and bumps.
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Squeeze along the top of the shoulders from the neck out, using your fingers and thumbs. Repeat four to five times on each side.
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Stroke up the back of the neck and out to the ears, using your thumbs
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Make thumb circles out from just above the buttock crease round towards the hips. This area is tender and massage here is soothing. Repeat this several times.
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Effleurage the whole back.
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Gently stroke up the spine, hand over hand, several times, allowing your touch to get lighter and lighter.
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