Massage Tips

A little massage help from you can greatly help relax the person. Here are some massage tips, which will come handy while giving a massage.

Massage has been used since ages, to treat many ailments. However, if you are a total beginner to giving massages or want to give a little better massages, then learning some massage tips and tricks, will help you give a better, more relaxing massage. Massage has many benefits, like the therapeutic massage is used to treat certain ailments. However, if you are planning to give a massage to a friend, a family member or your partner, it is more aimed at relaxing rather than for therapeutic purposes.

Massage, apart from relaxing the body of the person, can also provide other health benefits, like improved blood circulation, better skin texture and removal of toxins in case some special oils were used. Massage also helps to relax the body and improve immunity. But, one of the important advantage of massage for both the giver and the person getting a massage, is that this will help to increase intimacy or build better relationship. If you wish to learn how to give a good massage, then make sure you use these massage tips for beginners.

Massage Tips and Techniques for Beginners

• First and foremost comes, hygiene. This is an important massage etiquette, so make sure you wash your hands clean and have well-trimmed nails. Also, if your hands are cold, then warm them up by rubbing hands together, before you touch the person to massage.
• Then ask the person to lie down, or sit in a comfortable position, which also allows you to massage the person easily. Make sure the room is not too bright. You can turn off the lights and light up a candle or two. Make sure they are at a safe distance from you. To add more to the ambiance, burn an incense which has a relaxing scent.
• If you don't know any massage techniques, then reading about Swedish massage techniques, can help you learn the various massage techniques, which you can use to give a more fulfilling massage.
• Now start massaging the person with circular motions, ask the person if the pressure is right for them. If not, then adjust the pressure according to the person's liking. Use circular motions to cover the whole body area for relaxing.
• After you are done with this, then find the especially stressful regions on the body. For example, while giving a back massage the shoulder and lower back are crucial, and while giving a scalp massage massaging temples can greatly help.
• To relax such areas, use your finger tips to relax. Finally, find out the tight spots in the body. And use your palms and fingers in a pressing or small circular motions, to further relax. You can also use kneading massage technique if the knots are bigger.
• Once you are done massaging, you can use some stretching techniques, to further relax the person. You can update yourself on some stretching exercises and techniques, which you can do even if the person is sitting or lying down. Then use the stretching exercise, and hold it for a reverse count of 10 seconds and slowly release the body part.
• These were massage therapy tips using which, you can give a good dry massage. If you find gliding your hand is difficult, then you can consider using some aromatherapy oils. Lavender oil is one of the most favorite essential oil, you can mix it with olive oil, and use it for massaging.

So use the above mentioned massage tips, next time you give a back rub or scalp massage to somebody. The person will be relaxed with the massage and impressed with your skills to give a massage. Good luck!