High blood pressure is a common symptom of many cardiovascular diseases, and a person experiences symptoms that not only reduce quality of life, but can also be dangerous. Therapeutic massage is done under pressure to normalize the patient's condition. The technique is quite simple, you can master it yourself and use it at the first symptoms of high blood pressure.
What is hypertension
Hypertension is a disorder of the vascular system. Since there are many reasons for the development of pathology, every second resident of Russia is susceptible to this disease. It is important to start treatment when the first signs of hypertension are detected; in this case, the disease is easy to cure.
People with the following factors are at risk:
- elderly age;
- presence of hypertension in close relatives;
- bad habits;
- excess body weight;
- associated diseases.
Many patients are interested in the question: is it possible to do massage under pressure?
Different massage techniques have different effects on the body, so a qualified doctor will recommend treatments for both lowering and increasing blood pressure. But it is important to note that the procedure is effective only in the early stages of the disease, when the maximum pressure is 160/100. If the tonometer reading is higher, drug therapy will be required.
Vaccination against crooked hands
“Professionals should teach, treat and kill,” an experienced massage therapist once said in an interview with an Izvestia correspondent. Some fellow massage therapists will nod in agreement: a massage therapist must have a medical education. And a certificate that needs to be confirmed every five years. Although, by law, medical education is not required for all types of massage, clarifies the President of the Russian Professional Medical Association of Traditional and Folk Medicine Specialists Vladimir Egorov.
“There is order, and it’s quite strict. To conduct a medical massage, you must have a secondary medical education, and the medical center that employs the specialist must have a license for medical massage,” explains Egorov. - Another thing is that there are two more types of activities that also include massage, but not medical - physical education and health activities and spa services. There is no compulsory medical education for them, but training in certain types of health massage is required.”
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To conduct a medical massage, you must have a secondary medical education, and the medical center that hires the master must have a license for medical massage
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Spa services are subject to SanPiN of hairdressing and beauty salons. I got a health record book (it’s a matter of conscience and honor how you got it), completed the courses and went ahead - kneading your sides, bringing beauty to the masses. The market for massage services is huge. In Moscow alone, on the official website for finding specialists from various fields, over 2,600 massage therapists are ready to get to work.
“How to find your massage therapist? On the recommendation of friends. Word of mouth worked and always works. Look for someone who completed some courses and came out with this diploma... I was at those courses, I know who graduates there. If there is a document, then there may be absolutely no brains. A document is not a guarantee against crooked hands,” says Oleg Khazov, a master with 30 years of experience. But he adds: it happens that someone can do more in five days than some people can do in ten years. It all depends on desire, aspiration, hands and, of course, head.
“When I finished my first courses, our teacher said that a massage therapist is chosen “by hand,” recalls Alexey Trumpe. - Yours or not yours. Maybe he’s a high-level specialist, but his hands are “not yours”, it’s uncomfortable.”
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They offer to feel a little like a healer in all sorts of courses, and even without leaving the couch - via videos on YouTube. It is interesting that statistics in the field of massage sound optimistic: according to Vladimir Egorov, out of 7,000 complaints to supervisory authorities regarding poor quality medical services, only a few are related to massage. It may be rare, but who would want to be included in these statistics. And not every master will take on the “remodeling”.
“Clients came in a couple of times with neck problems. “I had a massage, they clicked something on me, and my neck wouldn’t turn.” Most likely, this is some kind of myositis (inflammation of one or more muscles). The unfortunate chiropractor pulled the unheated muscle, it contracted and pinched. I advise you to go to the medical center, get an x-ray and only carry out any physiotherapeutic procedures as prescribed by the doctor,” said Anna Strakhova. - I don’t undertake to correct other people’s mistakes. Firstly, I do not have the right to do manual correction. Secondly, from a legal point of view, whoever last touched with his hands is to blame. You never know. This is not hair, and a massage therapist is not a hairdresser; you can’t easily correct a wrong haircut. After all, we are talking about human health and life.”
The effect of massage on hypertension
Acupressure at high pressure can be done, but you need to follow the technique. The massage therapist works on the points of the collar area and head, as a result relaxing signals are sent to the hypothalamus and the condition is normalized.
To relieve discomfort and stabilize blood pressure, two methods are used:
- classical;
- spot.
Massage has the following effect:
- the condition returns to normal;
- stops the development of hypertensive crisis;
- relaxes the nervous system;
- relieves the characteristic symptoms of hypertension;
- restores cerebral blood flow.
Important! The opinion of doctors about this method for normalizing the condition is clear - the technique is effective. As a result of relaxation of the nervous system, hypertensive attacks occur less frequently and become less pronounced. But it should be understood that it is impossible to completely cure hypertension without medications.
Correct massage techniques
If the massage rules are not followed, a person may experience headaches, weakness and dizziness. What contributes to this?
- Poorly chosen massage technique. For each patient, it is selected taking into account his problem and the doctor’s advice.
- If the procedure is performed by a non-professional.
- Inconvenient massage table or incorrect head position during back and neck massage.
- Strong pressure on the vertebral arteries.
- Deformation of the arterial canal in the spinal zone.
Massage of the cervical spine must be carried out correctly, because in this place there are important arteries that supply the brain with blood and oxygen. If the wrong technique is chosen, this leads to severe compression of the canal and, as a result, headaches.
If a patient is diagnosed with hypertension, then the classic method of massage or acupressure is most often prescribed.
Attention: When choosing a specialist, you should take into account his professionalism, because your health primarily depends on his qualifications.
The massage should last about 20 minutes. People with problems with the vascular system are prescribed a course of massage, the positive effect of which can be felt already in the 6-7th session. Much depends on the severity of the problem and the individual's individual reaction.
Acupressure differs from the classical technique. Doctors prescribe it to patients most often. And the effect of such procedures is felt already in the third session. But if a classic massage requires up to 16 sessions, then acupressure requires about 24 sessions. Massage therapists themselves advise visiting their office twice a day if the patient is prescribed a course of acupressure.
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To achieve the effect, the patient must lie on the massage table for at least 10 minutes just like that, this will help him relax, forget about problems, and disconnect from everything for a while.
Before the massage you should not smoke for at least two hours, coffee is also excluded. Because these products stimulate increased blood pressure. If medications are prescribed, they should also be taken before the procedure. To normalize pressure, two groups of points are used:
- The first group of points is stimulated only on odd days.
- The second point group is massaged only on even numbers.
Thanks to this approach, the patient feels improvement much faster. The time period during which you should press on the desired points is from 30 seconds to 1 minute.
The uniqueness of this technique is that you can do it yourself if you know how to do it. The technique of performing acupressure involves vibrating where the desired points are pressed. If the procedure is carried out independently, then regular massaging or stroking is sufficient.
Indications and contraindications
Only at first glance, the effects of massage are perceived as a simple, harmless procedure. First of all, it is contraindicated in cases of hypertensive crisis, heart defects, poor blood clotting, venereal diseases, tuberculosis, malignant tumors, skin rashes, diseases of the digestive system, infectious diseases, and mental disorders.
The presence of even one of the listed contraindications is grounds for canceling the procedure. If there are no contraindications, hypertension is detected at the initial stage, massage is necessary to stabilize the patient’s condition.
Self-massage
Self-massage is performed if it is not possible to visit a specialist. Convenience lies in the ability to conduct it anywhere and at a time convenient for you. It is best to massage the desired areas in the morning, when the body is in a relaxed state.
Choose a comfortable position so that nothing interferes with the procedure. The most comfortable way to do this is lying on your stomach or standing. Since performing a massage yourself is not as convenient as a specialist, it is worth taking short breaks.
It is necessary to start the massage from the back; in this place there are the main points that require stimulation. The technique used is stroking the areas, followed by frequent rubbing and warming up. Start massaging your back from the lumbar region, gradually moving upward.
Then move on to the buttocks, massage procedures help to gradually get rid of cellulite, which accompanies all hypertensive patients. Relax the leg being massaged, this way the effect will be better.
Start with stroking, then rub your leg vigorously to warm up the muscles. Then proceed to light tapping with fists and finish the procedure with gentle rubbing of the leg.
The next area for self-massage is the abdomen. Massage it clockwise, gradually approaching the navel area.
Massage technique for high blood pressure
The technique is based on relaxation. The acupressure technique is used more often; it quickly relieves the symptoms of hypertension, but such a massage must be done by a professional.
Head massage can be done at home, but assistance will be required. The patient lies on his stomach and places his hands under his head. The head is worked from the crown to the temples and forehead with light circular movements.
In the supine position, the patient can perform the massage independently, working in a circular motion on the areas from the forehead to the temples.
Neck massage is a classic technique that can also be performed independently. The patient sits down and lowers his head down, the doctor kneads the neck and shoulder area with both hands. The movements alternate - stroking, rubbing, squeezing.
Important! If you have hypertension, you should not massage your back or vertebrae.
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From September to February, those who crave quick beauty rush to massage therapists-aestheticians: there is neither time nor extra money for a large number of procedures, but you really want to take the weight off your tired shoulders at least for a day.
“They go for some one-time procedures: relax with a massage, lie down with a body wrap, undergo the same thalassotherapy - not to go to the sea, but at least to recharge with algae in the salon. They come with tired backs - they’re sitting at their computers, they need to stretch,” says Anna Strakhova.
In winter, some experts note an influx of skiers and snowboarders. Regulars of fitness centers who have not calculated the load come in; again, for professional athletes, a massage therapist is like a member of the family - with constant loads, they are constantly needed. In spring and autumn, patients with neuralgia, radiculitis, and osteochondrosis sign up for therapeutic massage. And from March, and as according to the calendar, until September 1, people come in orderly rows for figure correction, buying up subscriptions for 10, or even 20 sessions.
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“When they work with a can “cold”, from the frost, God forbid, fabric with such a good “orange peel”, the client will gnaw on the massage table from pain,” says Anna Strakhova. With pain, the reward is painted bruises as a result of vascular injury.
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“A silicone jar costs 100 rubles at the pharmacy. Where did the bruises come from? And then he remembers: here I am sitting at home in front of the TV and doing the procedure for myself,” says Anna. - You need to know how to use the jar correctly. We rubbed ourselves under a hot shower with a hard washcloth - blood circulation began. Or after playing sports, apply any cream and place the jar.”
Acupressure and its features
To carry out reflex therapy, knowledge of special areas of the body - points is used. This is the site of projection of nerve trunks and vascular bundles. Technique:
- find a point in the indicated area of the skin (when pressure is applied, pain or aches in the body are felt);
- Use your index or middle finger to stretch the point, apply pressure and perform several vibration movements;
- The massage itself consists of 30 - 40 circular kneading in a clockwise direction;
- The pressure should be moderate or light, then press harder for 3 - 5 seconds, and finish with weak movements.
To treat hypertension, points on the head, neck, and lower extremities are used:
- projection of the pulsation of the carotid artery - press for 10 seconds while exhaling and holding your breath, inhale and repeat twice more;
- in the same way, press on the base of the skull, the area under the occipital protrusion;
- massage symmetrical points: 4 fingers below the knee, in the post-auricular fossa, in the middle of the eyebrow area.
The massage technique is quite simple, but finding the right points is an art that requires serious knowledge.
If the procedure is carried out correctly, then a pleasant warmth will be felt in the affected area.
