-
Reduces Muscle Tension and Stiffness:
- Self-massage can help release knots and tight muscles that cause pain and discomfort. By targeting specific muscle groups, you can promote relaxation and ease tension, improving mobility.
-
Boosts Circulation:
- By gently massaging the body, blood flow increases, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and tissues. This promotes faster healing and helps alleviate soreness from physical activity or muscle fatigue.
-
Relieves Stress and Promotes Relaxation:
- In addition to easing physical pain, self-massage can help reduce mental stress by calming the nervous system. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and reduces the production of stress hormones like cortisol.
-
Enhances Lymphatic Drainage:
- By stimulating specific points on the body, self-massage can promote the movement of lymph fluid, helping the body remove waste and toxins, further supporting your immune system and reducing inflammation.
How to Perform Self-Massage for Body Pain Relief:
1. Neck and Shoulders (for Tension and Headaches):
- Pressure Points: Use your fingers to apply gentle pressure to the base of your skull, the shoulder blades, and along the sides of your neck.
- How to Do It:
- Sit or stand comfortably.
- Use your fingertips to press into the base of your skull and gently massage in circular motions.
- Move down to your shoulders and knead any tight muscles.
- Apply gentle pressure to the trapezius muscle (the large muscle along the neck and upper back).
- Repeat for 5-10 minutes.
