Our hands are not only tools for daily activities but also a gateway to relaxation, personal care, health, and well-being. Self-massage becomes an efficient ritual to reduce tension and release accumulated stress in the body.
Preparation for Self-Massage:
To fully benefit from self-massage, it’s essential to prepare your hands properly. Ensure they’re clean, without sharp or overly long nails, without inflamed or injured areas, and use non-allergenic creams.
Simple Hand Self-Massage Techniques:
1. Pressure Massage:
Use the fingers of the other hand to apply pressure in circular movements on the fingers and palm. Focus on relaxing the muscles and pay special attention to tense areas.
2. Finger Stretching:
Gently pull each finger, stretching it slightly, and massage the tips to stimulate circulation and reduce accumulated tension.
3. Wrist Rotation:
Hold one hand with the other and gently rotate the wrist clockwise and then anticlockwise to relax the joints. This movement can bring a pleasant sensation of mobility and flexibility.
4. Self-Massage with Ball:
You can use a small rubber ball to gently roll under your palm, applying pressure to relax the muscles and release accumulated tension.
Once you’ve completed self-massage on one hand, extend these techniques to the other hand. Then, allow yourself at least 10 minutes of relaxation without intense physical effort to allow your entire body to enter a state of relaxation, enjoying the beneficial effects of this self-massage.
