Massage of the cervicothoracic zone is a type of manual technique in which a mechanical action is performed on the neck area, in the form of stroking or rubbing. The SWZ is quite problematic and requires special attention. Frequent fixed position, which affects the delicate spinal cord, can lead to damage to blood vessels, muscle fibers, nerve endings. Massage relaxes the muscles of the cervical-shoulder zone, eliminates pain and discomfort. Manipulations are carried out with the help of special equipment or with the help of hands.
Массаж нужен людям как важная составляющая ЗОЖ, метод профилактики заболеваний и способ релаксации. Он благоприятно влияет на общее самочувствие человека, дает омолаживающий эффект. Лечебный массаж полезен людям, ведущим малоподвижный образ жизни, работающим за компьютерами, в период реабилитации и ухудшении общего состояния.
A doctor should be consulted before any procedure. Cervical massage has a number of contraindications.
– heart failure;
– high blood pressure;
-high temperature;
– malignant tumors in advanced stages;
– acute conditions after physical trauma;
– infectious diseases;
– dysfunction of major human organs;
– exacerbations of chronic illnesses;
– skin lesions in this section of the spine.
There are human conditions in which SWF massage is recommended absolutely. These are:
– Osteochondrosis with the presence of dizziness, numbness of the hands, immobility of the neck;
– scoliosis for curvature of the spinal column;
– high blood pressure and hypotension during a crisis;
– migraine, severe headache;
– insomnia, memory impairment;
– discomfort during the day, depression;
– attention deficit, hyperactivity;
– muscle spasms in the neck;
– spondyloarthritis, osteoarthritis;
– rehabilitation period after stroke, bruises and various injuries.
It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of the massage procedure. Working through the joints and muscle mass of the cervical zone has a favorable effect on blood circulation in the neck. As a result – normalization of nutrition of cartilage and muscle mass, prevention of osteochondrosis, restores the process of blood supply to the human brain.
- After the procedures, the digestive system, genitourinary system, and respiratory center are improved.
- The muscles of the collar area are also strengthened.
- Your posture is straightened, your spasms are gone.
- Renewed vitality and vigor.
- Hearing and vision improve.
- Positively affects the quality of sleep.
- The skin becomes elastic and more resilient.
- The neck becomes mobile again.
- Dizziness and depressive states disappear.