Weight loss is an ever-present topic in women's lives, yet many struggle to find safe and healthy methods. Below, we introduce massage techniques for weight loss, helping you achieve your goals by unblocking meridians.
Eight Steps to Massage Weight Loss
Step 1: Begin with the legs. Apply essential oil to your palms and fingertips. Starting from the inner ankle, gently stroke upward along the calf to the inner knee.Then, starting from the ankle, gently massage upward over the front of the knee toward the thigh. Finally, begin at the back of the ankle, gently massage upward while lifting the calf muscle, and apply slow pressure at the knee hollow.
Step 2: Buttocks to Back: Stand upright with legs together, pelvis tilted forward, and back muscles lifted. Extend arms, bend elbows, and place hands on the outer sides of both buttocks from behind. Gently stroke downwards across the entire buttocks, then continue upward towards the back.
Step 3: Abdomen: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, back straight, and abdominal muscles naturally engaged. Open your right palm and begin at the right side of your navel. Using a clockwise motion, gently stroke around the outer edge of your navel for 4 seconds.
Step 4: Arms: Bend your left elbow and raise your arm upward, positioning your elbow slightly above shoulder height with your upper arm extended vertically. Open your right hand and use the web between your thumb and index finger to massage your left arm from the wrist upward. Massage each arm for 3 seconds.
Step 5: Neck: Tilt your head upward and to the right to stretch the left side of your neck. Press gently with the pads of your right middle and ring fingers behind your ear, then slide vertically down your neck toward your shoulder. Massage each side for 5 seconds.
Step 6: Heel: Step forward with your right foot, keeping toes on the ground and heel lifted. Lean forward, supporting your right heel with your left hand. Use your palm and fingers to gently press the heel for 1 second on each side.
Step 7: Knee Hollow: Sit with knees bent, placing one foot forward and the other backward on tiptoes. When massaging the left knee hollow, extend the left foot forward and draw the right foot back. Join the middle, ring, and little fingers of both hands to encircle the knee from both sides. Use your fingertips to apply gentle pressure for 5 seconds.
Step 8: Upper Thigh: Sit with knees bent and legs together, forming a 90-degree angle between thighs and calves. Keep soles of feet together. Place both hands on the outer sides of the upper thighs. While slowly exhaling, lean your upper body forward slightly. Simultaneously apply gentle pressure with both hands to the upper thigh area for 10 seconds.
Precautions for Self-Massage Weight Loss:
1. Prepare thoroughly before massage. Trim nails, wash hands, remove rings, etc.
2. Massage directly on skin whenever possible. If room temperature is too cold, perform through clothing while ensuring warmth.
3. Massage is most effective 2 hours after meals. Avoid self-massage when excessively hungry or immediately after overeating.
5. Women should avoid massage during menstruation, pregnancy, and the first month postpartum. Massage of the waist and abdomen is strictly prohibited during these periods.
6. Obese individuals with internal organ diseases, malignant tumors, infectious or suppurative conditions (e.g., burns, scalds, skin diseases), varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, or tuberculous arthritis should not use massage for weight loss. Those with bone spurs may massage the affected areas.
7. Self-massage requires consistency. Perform it once upon waking and once before bed each day. Initial weight loss massage may cause generalized soreness, but persistence will alleviate this discomfort.
8. If symptoms like palpitations, nausea, or purplish bruising occur, stop massage immediately. Rest for several days, then resume with reduced pressure and corrected technique.