What is the best way to massage your back?

Back, shoulder and neck pain is a pain problem that many people are prone to in life, which sometimes affects normal life and work, so we can improve these conditions through some back massage methods. The following is an introduction to the specific techniques of back massage.

1. Pinch the Jianjing point

Press the Jianjing point (located on the shoulder and back, the midpoint of the horizontal line connecting the outer end of the shoulder and the spine) with your thumb, and lightly place the other four fingers in front of the shoulder, apply force relative to the thumb, and lift the entire shoulder muscle, alternating between lifting and releasing. Make sure your entire palm is always in contact with your shoulder, use moderate force, and lift the entire muscle. This movement can relax the neck and shoulder muscles and is very effective in relieving fatigue. Doing it with gentle force can also treat symptoms of insomnia.

2. Massage your waist and back

Place the base of your palm or the palm of your fist on the muscles on both sides of the patient's back spine (start with the left muscles first, then the right muscles), and do brisk, gentle circular movements. Be careful to press the muscles with your hands to apply a certain amount of pressure, and do not rub the skin. After massaging a fixed point for dozens of seconds, move your hand down one palm width, and repeat this operation until you massage above the buttocks.

3. Lift and pinch the spine

Use the thumb and index finger of one or both hands to forcefully lift up a strip of muscle next to the spine, moving and lifting at the same time. First work from top to bottom (from below the neck to above the hips), then from bottom to top (from above the hips to below the neck). Repeat the up and down operation twice. Pay attention to symmetrical lifting and pinching during the operation, and avoid grabbing and twisting with force.

4. Press the back points

Place the tips of your thumbs on both hands one finger width away from the Dazhui point on both sides, press with a certain force and continue for a few seconds, then move down about one centimeter and press again, and continue this process until you reach above the buttocks. If you encounter areas that are sensitive to pain, you can extend the pressing time appropriately. Pain points may indicate that there may be some discomfort in the body, which can be partially relieved by pressing.

5. Rub Dazhui

Place your palm on the Dazhui point (the depression below the most protruding part of the spine between the cervical and thoracic vertebrae when the patient lowers his head) and rub it repeatedly (alternate between the left and right hands) 20-30 times. This operation can eliminate neck and shoulder muscle fatigue, dispel wind and cold, and prevent colds.