| We all suffer from various ailments from time to | | | | down behind the top of your neck, so that two balls |
| time, even if the ideal is to visit a massage therapist | | | | are placed on either side of your skull. This region is |
| every week is a luxury that most of us can afford. | | | | called the occipital bone (at the base of the skull |
| Here are five techniques for self massage to help | | | | where the skull joins the spinal column), and lies just |
| relieve muscle tension. | | | | above the point more hollow between the neck and |
| Face | | | | skull. Stay in this position about 20 minutes. This |
| After washing your hands properly, shut your face | | | | technique is known for its ability to relieve tension in |
| gently with the inside of your fallen earth chips and | | | | the whole body, because it targets important |
| press them on your cheeks and your temples using | | | | acupressure points, which send messages in the spine |
| minimal pressure. Keep your hands and about a | | | | to relax the muscles. |
| minute, but not kneading your face. Simply keep your | | | | Torso |
| hands on your face for a minute to create a | | | | It is simply to use your hands to massage the area |
| sensation of heat that relaxes your muscles and | | | | above your kidneys, around the waist in a circular |
| connective tissues. You can also pinch your eyebrows | | | | motion and vivid. After running this type of massage |
| for an even more soothing. | | | | you will feel a definite energy boost. |
| Jaw | | | | Feet |
| Use your index finger to press the hollow area and | | | | While you're sitting in your chair, place one of your |
| sensitive, just next to your earlobe where it joins | | | | feet on the opposite thigh. Using your thumbs, apply |
| your neck. Firmly press and release. Then do the | | | | pressure on the sole of your foot. You can start at |
| same on the other ear. Repeat the process 10 to 15 | | | | the bottom of your arch (to the heel) and gradually |
| times, alternating ear. | | | | go up, near your big toe. Repeat this five times and |
| Head | | | | do the same thing with the other foot. Quick Tip: |
| Place two tennis balls in a stocking and tie in the end. | | | | Your massage will be more relaxed if you use oil or |
| Then, lie down on the ground on his back and put | | | | lotion massage before performing this movement. |