More pain after cervical massage

The cervical vertebra is an important part of the vertebrae. It is located in the neck and plays a decisive role in the rotation of the neck. However, if the cervical spine is under excessive pressure for a long time, symptoms such as cervical pain will appear. In this case, the pain can be relieved by massage. If it hurts more after massage, it is because the technique is wrong. Next, I will introduce to you in detail how to correctly massage your cervical spine.

1. Back of neck stretch

Use both hands to pull your head forward and downward, trying to keep your chin close to your chest, until you feel a pulling sensation in the back of your neck or shoulder blades. Stay for 15 seconds and relax, repeat 5 times.

2. Scapular Stretch

Place your left palm on your right shoulder and your right hand on top of your head. Use your right hand to pull your head downward and to the right until you feel a pulling sensation. Stay for 15 seconds, then relax, and repeat 5 times.

3. Rub the face

Place the middle fingers of both hands close to the bridge of nose and lightly press Yingxiang acupoint, wiping the face upwards to the forehead, massage along the ear to the subchin, and gently press around the earlobe, returning to the cheek beside the nose. Repeat the above steps 12 times in total.

4. Comb your hair

Use both hands to comb your hair from the hairline on the forehead to the hairline on the back of the neck, dividing into three paths, which is equivalent to combing the hair along the routes of the Yangming, Taiyang and Shaoyang meridians. Repeat 4 times.

5. Shake your hands

That is, relax and organize the movements. Spread your feet shoulder-width apart, look straight ahead, and let your shoulders and arms hang naturally 12 times.

6. Lean forward and backward

Put your hands on your hips, lift your head and lean back, inhale at the same time, look up at the sky, and stay for a moment. Then slowly lower your head toward your chest while exhaling and looking at the ground.

7. Raise your arms and turn around

First raise your right arm with your palm facing down, look up at your palm, slowly turn your body to the left, and stay for a moment. When turning, pay attention to turning your heel 45 degrees, leaning your center of gravity forward, and then turning your body to the right rear side. Inhale slowly while rotating, and exhale slowly while turning back.

8. Rotate left and right

Put your hands on your hips, first turn your head slowly to the left, inhale, straighten the right side of your neck, stay for a moment, then slowly turn your head to the left, exhale, straighten the left side of your neck, stay for a moment.

9. Lift your shoulders and shrink your neck

Pay attention to inhaling slowly when retracting and extending your neck, holding your breath when you pause, and trying to relax your shoulders and neck when you relax your shoulders. Repeat 4 times.

10. Swing left and right

You need to inhale when your head swings, and exhale slowly when it returns to the neutral position. Try to relax your shoulders and neck, and it is best to move slowly and steadily.