To understand the benefits of massage, you first have to know a little about your circulatory system. Your circulatory system consists of two parts: the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. These two systems work together to detoxify the body. As nutrient-rich blood travels away from your heart through capillaries, in adjacent tissue cells, nutrients and wastes are exchanged. Fluid taken from the blood, or lymph, transports waste to your lymph nodes where they filter wastes and return fluid to your bloodstream. When your circulatory systems aren't working properly, your blood flow is impaired and your heart has to work extra hard to pump blood. This can cause health problems such as heart attack, stroke, eye disease, kidney disease, muscle pain, dementia, diabetes, influenza, and cirrhosis, just to name a few.
Leg Massage Leg massage stimulates both the blood circulation and the lymphatic system. If done regularly it helps to prevent varicose veins. Any congestion in the lower legs will be lessened with strokes taken up toward the lymph nodes at the back of the knee and in the groin. If legs feel puffy or swollen to the touch, make sure you use the gentlest of pressure. Firm massage on the larger muscles, such as those around the thighs, can dispel tiredness and stimulate a sluggish lymphatic system. Work more lightly over bony areas such as the shins and knees. To boost circulation, begin at the foot.
Arm Massage Tight, clenched arms and hands often reflect insecurity, self-protection and unresolved anger and can cause headaches, neck pain and aching shoulders. Through massage you can liberate and relax the muscles as well as stimulate the circulation.
Backs of Legs And Buttocks The most sluggish lymphatic system and circulation can be considerably improved with a good massage to the backs of the legs. Turn the person being massaged face down. In a smooth and continuous movement, stroke up the back of the leg firmly. Continue the stroke up the centre of the leg.
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