Massage Techniques Tutorial

Introduction

• Use appropriate massage oil on legs
• Perform general kneading to spread oil
• Start on one leg, then the other
• Focus on calf area first

Massage Techniques for the Legs

Preparatory Techniques

• General kneading with a few big passes to prepare muscles (5-10 passes)
• Knuckle technique: start smoothly, gradually increase intensity
• Forearm technique: knead with more intensity to the center of the calf

Thumb Pressure Technique

• Apply thumb pressure on three lines of the leg: central, internal, and external
• Slide thumb very slowly to cover the area
• Notice points of tension and apply more time/pressure if needed

Relaxation Techniques

• Kneading to relax the area after pressing
• Sweeps from top to bottom to aid circulation

Massage Hamstrings and Feet

Initial Steps

• Apply oil evenly onto legs
• Warm up the area with lateral movements

Hamstring Massage

• Use thumbs in the center, massage sides as well
• Use forearm and elbows for deeper massage
• Go slowly and gently

Massage Techniques Recap and Transition

• Combine different techniques for both legs
• Apply oil, spread evenly to warm muscles

Detailed Techniques

• Lateral movements and knuckle technique for deeper muscle release
• New technique: apply pressure while lifting hands
• Thumb pressure: slow and controlled application on central and external lines
• Forearm massage on quadriceps

Lower Back Massage

Initial Steps

• Apply oil to lower back, warm up muscles with zigzag motion
• Use hand and thumb techniques along vertebrae, avoiding direct pressure on spine
• Elbow technique: gentle pressure next to the vertebrae

Sciatica Relief

• Massage glutes to relieve sciatica: apply thumb pressure on central bone

Transition

• Massaging entire lower back region on both sides

Full Back Massage Techniques

Warm-Up

• Apply oil, warm up with gentle massage
• Use hands along spine as reference, apply pressure on sides
• Forearm techniques for upper and lower back

Pinching and Continuous Massage

• Use fingers to apply pressure
• Gently pinch muscles for relaxation

Shoulder and Neck Massage

Shoulder Massage

• Apply oil, perform circular movements to warm up muscles
• Use fingers to massage along neck and shoulders

Neck Massage

• Drag fingers up neck, applying slight pressure
• Massage where back meets neck with more pressure
• Use thumb technique dragging down to collarbone

Forearm Technique

• Slide hands then use forearms down by applying pressure
• Combine techniques for effective massage

Full Body Thai Massage

Starting Position

• Sit between feet, apply pressure using palms
• Lean forward/back to apply pressure
• Gradually move up the body

Back and Glutes Massage

• Massage glutes if comfortable
• Butterfly hand position for back, avoid spine
• Massage arms with similar technique
• Avoid shoulders in current position, focus on upper back

Flow Recap

• Continue pressure application, repeat flow a couple of times before deeper massage

Conclusion

• Various massage techniques to relax and alleviate tension
• Practice the techniques for a more effective massage