BACK MASSAGE. Massage Tutorial. Massage of Specific Body Areas.
Performing a classic back massage.
The back in massage is the area bounded above by the seventh cervical vertebra, below by the first lumbar vertebra (or lower ribs), and on the sides by the right and left axillary lines. Therefore, the back in massage does not include the entire back of the body, but only its thoracic region.
Before the massage, the patient lies on their stomach with their arms extended alongside the body, slightly bent at the elbows, palms facing up. The hands can be placed under the forehead. The patient's legs are slightly apart, and a small bolster is placed under the ankles.
First, the massage therapist gently massages the skin and subcutaneous fat, then moves on to muscle massage, and if medically indicated, selectively massages individual muscles.
You can watch the express version of the back massage lesson here: • Экспресс урок: Массаж спины/ express: back...