Note: if you experience any pain, please stop! These tips are for healthy clients who want a pick-me-up between regular appointments.
- HANDS: Simple! Lightly pinch the thumb webbing of your left hand (between your left index finger and left thumb) with your right index finger and right thumb. Pinch a little more if you're up for it! (I like to add a few deep breaths: exhale as you pinch, holding for 4-5 seconds and release). Follow up by massaging each finger: place your right thumb and index finger at the bottom knuckle of each left finger and work down to the fingertip. Repeat 2-3 times.
- NECK: Tilt your chin down and turn your head to the right. Make your left hand into a half-open fist. Your fingers should be loosely curved (not rigid). Place them on the left side of your neck (no need for a lot of pressure here). Avoid lifting the fingertips from your neck: let your fingers slightly drag down the side of your neck and toward your left shoulder. Repeat but this time add small circles with your fingertips. Start with just enough pressure needed to pet an unfamiliar cat (ha!), adding more as desired. Repeat on right side.
- BACK: You'll need a partner for this (if you do a good job, maybe your partner will return the favor!). Take those curved fingers you've been perfecting and place them between your loved one's shoulder blade and spine. Remember those small circles in #1? Make them a bit bigger. Most people can handle a little more pressure. Ask for feedback!
Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:
OLNEY MASSAGE
604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
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