What are the neck massage techniques?

Nowadays, many people have problems with their cervical spine, especially white-collar workers who often sit in the office. For problems with the cervical spine, we can often massage ourselves in our lives, but many people do not know how to massage the neck. Below I will introduce to you the neck massage techniques. Let’s all learn about them.

Massage treatment for cervical spondylosis is acceptable to patients. It has the effects of relaxing muscles and tendons, dredging collaterals, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, lubricating joints, and correcting dislocations. It is more effective on the nerve root type, and also has certain effects on the vertebral artery type and sympathetic nerve type. Massage therapy should be used with caution for cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

(1) The patient sits upright, and the doctor stands behind him and applies massage to the Fengfu, Jianzhongshu, Jianwaishu, and Tianzong points. This can relax the tendons and meridians, and relieve the spasmodic muscles in the neck and shoulders. Then apply the method to the neck and shoulders, focusing on the trapezius muscle. After 3 to 5 minutes of application, the doctor holds the top of the head with one hand and applies the method to the cervical and thoracic vertebrae with the other hand. At the same time, cooperate with the passive flexion and extension of the cervical spine for 3 to 5 times. Then perform passive exercise of the neck and affected shoulder with cervical lateral flexion 3 to 5 times. Finally, the doctor holds the healthy side's lower jaw with one hand and the neck and shoulder with the other hand, coordinating the passive rotation movement of the cervical spine. This method is the main method for treating cervical spondylosis. Its functions are to relax muscles and tendons, promote blood circulation and relieve blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain, accelerate local blood circulation, promote metabolism, help eliminate nerve root inflammation and edema, improve the nutritional supply of local tissues, and improve the hypoxic state of the lesion.

(2) The patient sits down and the doctor stands behind the patient. He applies the method to the Fengchi, Fengfu and Jianjing points to relax the muscles and unclog the meridians, further relieving the spasmodic muscles. This can circulate Qi and blood through the meridians, and gradually soften the stiff and spasmodic muscles in the neck and shoulders.

(3) The patient sits down. The doctor stands beside the patient, supports the patient's head with the base of one hand and the lower jaw with the other hand. The doctor wraps his palm around the patient's head and pulls it upward, using the patient's body weight to widen the intervertebral space and enlarge the intervertebral foramen.

(4) The patient sits down. The doctor holds the top of the head with one hand and the lower jaw with the other hand as if holding a ball. The doctor slowly shakes the cervical spine. After the patient's muscles relax, the doctor suddenly extends the cervical spine and pulls it obliquely. A snapping sound can often be heard. The function of this method is to lubricate the joints, correct the dislocations, and open the intervertebral space. The sudden movement can correct the dislocations of the posterior joints and increase the range of motion of the cervical spine. At the same time, it can change the relative position of osteophytes and nerve roots to reduce irritation and compression, thereby alleviating and eliminating clinical symptoms.

The above introduces some neck massage techniques in detail. If you have cervical problems, you can try massage, which will help us prevent the occurrence of cervical spondylosis. If you are interested, you can check more information by yourself. I wish you all a happy life!