Massage of the collar zone
With the beginning of school life a child has a lotspend time in a sitting position for lessons. The head bent downwards and the strained neck serve as the reason of overwork of a collar zone. These factors can provoke the development of congestion, chronic fatigue, headaches, scoliosis. It is in order to preserve the health of the child, and you need a collar massage. In the collar zone is a lot of receptors, which are closely related to the work of the brain. It is proved that massaging this part helps to normalize the work of vegetative centers, endocrine and hormonal systems, lungs, gastrointestinal tract. In addition, the therapy helps to increase the absorption of useful elements and increase blood circulation.
Technique of massage of a collar zone to children
The child should be in a supine position on the abdomen. Also fit and sitting position on a regular or massage chair.
Massage should be started with gentle touches,strokes of the body. Movement on the back should start from the bottom of the thoracic region to the armpits. Thus, the massage is carried out along the lymph. The neck is processed from the hair down, and then from the shoulder to the shoulder joints.
On the back you need to do alternate movementswith both hands. If the massage is relaxing, then enough stroking. If it is necessary to deeply stretch the muscles, then the movements should become more intense and stronger.
Longitudinal rubbing with fingers is carried out bylines of the spine to the shoulders on both sides. Rubbing is carried out for 20-30 seconds. If everything is done correctly, the skin should turn red from the blood flow.
Spiral grinding is carried out fromthoracic to trapezium, then - from the vertebrae to the shoulder blades, shoulders, forelegs and anterior cervical region. Further in the opposite direction and to the starting position.
Shaking is a vibration technique. You should move your hand from the top to the bottom with a small amplitude. Acceptably weak effleurage.
To finish and to begin a session it is necessary always strokes. In general, the basic techniques are the same movements as in classical back massage. Below is a video on the topic.
Video on how to do a collar zone massage for a child
Children's massage of the collar zone for babies
Massage babies should be done a littlein a different way and more accurately. Put the baby on the stomach, legs should be directed towards the masseur. Begin with light strokes of the back, without affecting the spine. Strokes from the top to the bottom (from the head to the pelvis). Use the palm to process the upper part, and the bottom - to the back. If the child is actively tossing, then support the trunk with one hand, and the second - massage.
Most often massage with one hand is carried out to threemonths. After the back, you can go to the collar zone. Iron the body from the shoulders to the spine in zigzag motions. For the smallest ones, light rubbing and kneading are also suitable. To avoid the development of potential diseases, from time to time visit a specialist for advice.
Conducting massage of the cervical collar zone:
Restrictions on massage of the collar zonethe presence of diathesis rash is often observed in the collar part. During this period, you should refrain from the procedure, as it is possible to injure the skin. Also, contraindications include elevated body temperature and fever, acute inflammatory processes in the body.













