Tips on how to give a massage?!
Question: Tips on how to give a massage?
Answers:
It would be best to leave this to a licensed professional. Since they would know what muscles are affected and how best to treat said muscles. However, If you insist on doing it yourself, here are a few pointers.
Go to a website and determine what muscles your working on. I would recommend GetBodySmart.com
Have them lie comfortably on their stomach. Put a pillow or rolled up towel under the ankles. This is very important for posture/support. You may also want a rolled up towel under the chin.
Don't put too much pressure on the Kidneys. Very important. Also do not massage on the spine (super super important seriously DO NOT MASSAGE THE SPINE)watch the armpits and be careful with the neck. Also make sure you massage toward the heart.
after the massage make sure s/he sits up carefully and both of you should drink water.
Watch your stance, bend at the knees and use your legs for strength. Also make sure to ground yourself. Other wise you'll have a back ache at the end of it. Keep open Communication. Ask if the pressure is alright. make sure you aren't making the pain worse.
good luck and be careful
Im an LMT