How to Give a Great Leg Massage
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2907314836588832035It is amazing how a great leg massage can do to the whole body. You will get yourself relieve from stress, back pain and an improved in blood and lymph flow. Here are some simple steps to help you to give those tired legs a massage using the most common sequence of hand movements.
Front leg massage can be given my having the person lie down on his or her back with one leg exposed from the hip down. Warm your hands up and take some oil as you start at the shin using your index finger and thumb to massage lightly with very little pressure. Use the effleurage method as you work your way up and down the leg, increasing pressure slightly over bigger muscles. Repeat three times as you warm the muscles and distribute the oil.
The kneading movement of petrissage begins as the thigh. There is no need to massage the kneecap area as it is a sensitive area. Work on the inner thigh and continue over the top of the outer thigh. End the front leg massage with three times repeated effleurage to cool down and relax the muscles.
Back leg massage starts the same way, only that you are going to start at the ankle area with the same technique. Be gentle as this area is sensitive. Start the calf massage using effleurage and work your way up to the bottom of the hips. Pressure is increased as you reach the bigger muscles of the thigh and hips area. Work your way up and down the leg using the same method.
Use the petrissage technique starting at the calf muscle up along the thigh, avoiding the area behind the knee. As you move from sensitive area to a bigger muscle area, use effleurage to keep up with the fluidity of the movement. Work your way down the back leg using petrissage. Do the effleurage three times to relax and cool down the muscles.
Do the same for the other leg as you cover the leg that has just been massaged. By using these simple steps to guide you to a great massage, your friend or client will no doubt come back for more.