Is it good to massage the neck lymph nodes frequently?

Our neck is the area with the most lymph nodes. Many people believe that blocked lymph nodes are very harmful to the body, so they often massage the lymph nodes. In fact, this practice is wrong, because massaging the lymph nodes can easily cause lymph node enlargement and may even cause pain to the patient. Since most people do not master the massage method, is it good to massage the neck lymph nodes frequently?

Lymphatic detoxification massage techniques

Everyone wants to have a beautiful neck as delicate and smooth as a swan. It is the second "business card" of women and also an important lymphatic area of ​​the human body. Regular massage has a very significant effect on detoxification and unblocking meridians.

What is lymph?

The lymphatic system consists of lymph fluid, organs, nodes and nodules, ducts, glands, and blood vessels. The lymph fluid flowing in the lymphatic vessels can recycle and transport external invaders and toxins produced by cells. The interruption point of the lymphatic system is called "lymph node". Millions of lymph nodes of all sizes guard the channels in the body and block the invasion of harmful substances.

Massage Methods

Therefore, massaging the neck can not only promote lymphatic detoxification, but also increase the skin's absorption of nutritional products, lubricate the delicate neck skin, and reduce wrinkles.

First, apply a generous amount of neck cream or facial serum to your entire neck. During the massage process, our movements should be as gentle as possible, and we must never rub or pull horizontally to avoid having the opposite effect. In addition, you can also apply sunscreen on your neck on weekdays to prevent spots and neck wrinkles from developing on the neck skin after being exposed to the sun.

1. Use the four fingers of both hands to gently apply the massage cream evenly from bottom to top, and also prepare the neck skin for relaxation before massage.

2. Use four fingers of your right hand to press the area where the right ear root and lower jaw are connected. You may feel a slight soreness at this time. Then follow the curve of the neck, through the left side of the neck to the left clavicle, press the depression of the clavicle, and then pass the clavicle and slide to the left armpit. Shake your left hand to eliminate toxins. Use your left hand to massage the other side of your neck in the same manner.

3. Use the four fingers of both hands to press the depressions of the clavicles on both sides at the same time, while taking deep breaths, hold for 5 to 8 seconds, and press twice more.

4. Use the tips of the middle three fingers of both hands to press the depressions on both sides of the back of the neck with moderate force, then slowly slide to the clavicle in front and press gently to soothe the entire neck.

5. Press and knead your shoulders with both hands to relieve the pressure on the neck and shoulders, and help the waste and excess fat in the body to be discharged through the pores.

Neck care tips

Bad posture when sleeping and working is also a direct cause of wrinkles on the neck skin. It is recommended to choose suitable bedding. The most suitable height of the pillow should be about 8 cm and placed in the depression of the neck. At the same time, be careful not to sleep on your side for a long time. This can prevent double eyelids and wrinkles caused by a pillow that is too high, and dullness and pigmentation caused by poor blood circulation in the neck due to a bad sleeping posture.

When working, be sure to keep your head parallel to the computer, and rotate your head counterclockwise every hour to relax the skin and nerves in your neck and prevent wrinkles from accumulating on your neck.