Give Yourself a Massage
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Emme L.
Stretch & relax/ Reduce stress: Give Yourself a Massage
OK, a massage is really nice to ease stress, but what if the services of a masseuse are not in the budget? Why, you need only look in the mirror for the nearest one - you! Yes, you can give yourself a massage. Think it can't be done? Here are some examples from Northwestern University Health Services:
Scalp Soother: Place your thumbs behind your ears while spreading your fingers on top of your head. Move your scalp back and forth slightly by making circles with your fingertips for 15-20 seconds.
Easy on the Eyes: Close your eyes and place your ring fingers directly under your eyebrows, near the bridge of your nose. Slowly increase the pressure for 5-10 seconds, then gently release. Repeat 2-3 times.
Sinus Pressure Relief: Place your fingertips at the bridge of your nose. Slowly slide your fingers down your nose and across the top of your cheekbones to the outside of your eyes.
Shoulder Tension Relief: Reach one arm across the front of your body to your opposite shoulder. Using a circular motion, press firmly on the muscle above your shoulder blade. Repeat on the other side.
Give Yourself a Massage
Posted by Emme L.
Stretch & relax/ Reduce stress: Give Yourself a Massage OK, a massage is really nice to ease stress, but what if the services of a masseuse are not in the budget? Why, you need only look in the mirror for the nearest one - you! Yes, you can give yourself a massage. Think it can't be done? Here are some examples from Northwestern University Health Services: Scalp Soother: Place your thumbs behind your ears while spreading your fingers on top of your head. Move your scalp back and forth slightly by making circles with your fingertips for 15-20 seconds. Easy on the Eyes: Close your eyes and place your ring fingers directly under your eyebrows, near the bridge of your nose. Slowly increase the pressure for 5-10 seconds, then gently release. Repeat 2-3 times. Sinus Pressure Relief: Place your fingertips at the bridge of your nose. Slowly slide your fingers down your nose and across the top of your cheekbones to the outside of your eyes. Shoulder Tension Relief: Reach one arm across the front of your body to your opposite shoulder. Using a circular motion, press firmly on the muscle above your shoulder blade. Repeat on the other side.