Cervicothoracic massage has a number of features that make it an important and effective type of massage treatment.
Advantages
The main benefits of cervicothoracic massage are:
- Improving blood circulation and lymph flow in the upper torso. This helps to nourish the tissues and eliminate metabolic products, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of organs and systems.
- Relaxation of the muscles of the neck, shoulders and collar area. This helps to relieve muscle tension, which is often caused by mental and sedentary work, stress, posture disorders.
- Relief of headaches associated with neck muscle tension. The massage has an analgesic effect.
- Improving venous outflow from the head, which helps normalise intracranial pressure and prevent dizziness.
- Stimulation of the nervous system. It helps to cope with insomnia, increase efficiency and resistance to stress.
Massage of the cervicothoracic zone is performed by specially trained specialists – masseurs, doctors of physical therapy, chiropractors. They use various massage techniques: stroking, rubbing, kneading, vibration. The course of procedures is prescribed individually depending on the patient’s state of health and complaints.
Regular massage of the cervicothoracic area can be an effective preventative treatment to maintain musculoskeletal, nervous and cardiovascular health.