Insomnia :self-massage to battle tensions and foster a good rest

A massage can promote relaxation and therefore to prepare a good sleep

You no longer need to count sheep or take relaxing natural products or drugs. Now to defeat insomnia you simply need a nice massage! And for those who can not afford constant sessions at specialized centers , there is an alternative : the self-massage to help sleep. It helps to relax mind and muscles , promoting a better sleep . How does it work? It is advisable to do so , before going to bed .Arm yourself with moisturizer and starting from the feet , slowly massaging the plant , making pressure with thumbs and devoting care and attention to the fingers , starting from the big toe. It is recommended to do so with your hands warm, with slow movements , but deep . Go , then, to hands and wrists , performing again a gentle but firm massage , dissolving the joints of the thumb and wrist , manipulating fine palms and devoting attention to the fingers , rubbing them individually.

Last move on the neck , by massaging the neck , alternating hands with which you practice massage. Moving your head slowly in order to loosen the joints of the neck and do not overlook shoulder muscles, that in most cases are sharply contracted , especially in the case of those who make a sedentary job. Now lie down and, under the covers , with the fingertips , massage and caress the forehead and temples . An alternative , for the less lazy , is to perform the whole operation in a tub of warm water. IThe vapor and contact with the water , will help to lower the level of stress and tension accumulated in the body and consequently to fall asleep more easily.