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Массаж спины. Расслабляющий массаж | Курсы массажа в МЦПО

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Wellness and Self-Improvement

Key wellness/self-care strategies (Back Massage)

Understanding massage zones

  • Targets the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical-collar areas (including the shoulder area).
  • “Back massage” is described as covering from the sacrum/iliac crests upward to the cervical zone.

Core back-massage techniques

1) Stroking (first technique)

  • Performed with the palm, along and across the body; can be done fan-shaped.
  • Emphasis:
    • Do not displace or stretch the skin
    • Follow bony protrusions
  • Purpose:
    • Helps the patient relax
    • Helps reduce excitability of the nervous system
  • Recommendation: Change the massage therapist’s position to work more efficiently.

2) Rubbing

  • Goal: warm up tissues by working on subcutaneous fat and fascia.
  • Helps improve blood circulation.
  • How it may be done:
    • “Sawing” with parallel hands (hands about 2–3 cm apart)
  • Recommendation: bypass the shoulder blade area.
  • Direction guidance:
    • Generally top to bottom
    • Reversing may cause redness/hyperemia/hyperthermia—monitor skin response.

3) Squeezing

  • Purpose: supports lymphatic outflow (described as accelerating lymph flow, noted as “approximately 10 times”).
  • Timing: done 3–4 times as part of the sequence.
  • Can be used independently for lymphatic drainage massage.

4) Kneading (main technique)

  • Takes about 60–70% of the massage time (as stated).
  • Uses an S-shaped / comb-like motion (described as a “comb-shaped spinal straightener”).
  • Safety/ergonomics:
    • Therapist’s back straight; maintain posture
    • Deeper pressure = slower movements
    • Pay special attention to the shoulder blade area
      • Hands should not press into/touch the angle of the shoulder blades
  • Option: combine kneading with the thumb near sensitive areas.

5) Vibration

  • Two types:
    • Relaxing vs toning (depending on the patient’s needs)
  • Types of application:
    • Labile vibration: hand moves while vibrating
    • Stable vibration: hand stays in place, then shifts after 5–10 seconds

Finish

  • General stroking concludes the session.
  • Techniques are described as being applied on both sides.

Practical “how to” pointers mentioned

  • Ensure the patient is comfortable and relaxed throughout.
  • Adjust the therapist’s position for efficiency.
  • During rubbing, monitor skin response (redness/warmth can indicate excess intensity).
  • Follow ergonomics:
    • Maintain the therapist’s straight back
    • Use slower movements for deeper work
    • Avoid direct pressure on the shoulder blade angle

Presenters / Sources

  • Ruslan Vladimirovich Zinov — referenced as an MCP teacher/instructor/source in the subtitles

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