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Neck Massage Techniques – 7 Ways to Give a Fast and Effective Massage

2:26 pm February 6, 2010

This article will look at neck massage techniques and 7 methods you can perform for a quick and relaxing massage. These methods will relax and relieve stress quickly and without the need for a massage table or professional masseuse. Have someone sit backwards in a chair with a pillow in between their chest and the chair, draping their head over the pillow.

1. Upper Shoulder Squeeze: Begin the quick neck massage with an upper shoulder squeeze. The triangular shaped muscle on each side of your shoulders carries a lot of stress and toxins so it is the best place to start. Repeat the squeeze three times gradually increasing the pressure.

2. Finger Circles: With your hands straight and fingers in line, place the fingers at the top of the neck and make small circles with your fingers. Continue to move down the neck and along the shoulder muscle down to your shoulders. Repeat this move three times before moving to the other side.

3. Lobster Claws: This technique is done by rubbing the muscles on the back of the neck, alternating hands and going in a fluid motion. Repeat 20 times.

4. Head Massage: To do a head massage, place fingers at the hairline at the back of the head. Begin at the center and make tiny circles with fingers moving outward. Continue these tiny circles up the back of the head and massage the scalp, move back down once you’ve reached the top. Once you’ve completed this method repeat the lobster claw massage technique on the other side.

5. Fist Tapping: Gently tapping on the back of the shoulders with the small part of the fist, cover the entire back and shoulders.

6. Karate Chops: With open hands, do karate chops over the shoulder muscle and upper back.

7. Finishing Strokes: Light downward strokes from shoulders to lower back; this final move relaxes the person considerably after having worked some seriously tight muscles.

This article discussed neck massage techniques and 7 ways to give a fast and effective massage. By following these simple steps, you can help anyone who needs to take a moment to reduce some stress.

Tess Rainey, an advocate for alternative medicine, created a website that can help you find the peace and relaxation your body needs. Her website, SwedishMassageTechniques.NurturingYourBody.com, has information regarding swedish massage techniques as well as back massage techniques.

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