Massage of the shoulder joint: causes, methodology, self -massage technique, contraindications

With pain in the shoulder joint, you will need massage, and you will learn how to do it correctly from the article.

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Shoulder joint - most of all experiences a load. This is the most maneuverable combination of bones in the body of a person. Which often leads to wear, injuries and joint inflammation. Massage of the shoulder joint will prevent deviations and free from the symptoms of the disease.

Reasons for the appointment of massage of the shoulder joint

Massage - eliminates salt deposits, restores the condition of bones and joints, removes the growths, accelerates blood circulation, relieves the clamping and spasm of the nerve endings, strengthens muscle tissue, tendons and ligaments.

Massage technique is used:

with bruises and dislocations
arthritis and arthrosis
osteochondrosis
neuralgia
damage and stretching of ligaments
numbness
hematoma or swelling of the fabric
to restore mobility during the period after a fracture or surgery
also prescribed for frequent headaches, chronic fatigue

Shoulder joint massage techniques

The method of massage and its technique is selected, starting from the severity of the disease and the specifics of the victim's body.

With dislocation

On the first day after the injury, a reflex massage of the collar zone is prescribed - it can be light stroking and rubbing. The main part of the therapeutic massage is carried out on the third day after the joint is reduced and the latch is removed. To do this, the sore spot is first stroked and rubbed, then the front and rear regions of the site are worked out with point and forceps.

Complete the massage with relaxing strokeing. The main task of such a massage is to strengthen and return the sensitivity of muscle tissue, eliminate edema, and resume blood circulation. The exposure time on the massive area is no more than 15 minutes. In this case, a specialist should carry out the procedure and control the patient’s pain. With unbearable pain - massage is canceled.

With pain

Pain in the shoulder zone can occur for a number of reasons - this is also physical activity, an uncomfortable position of sleep. Usually such pain goes away quickly and does not require a trip to a specialist. Enjoyed preventive massage. But there is a pain of increasing nature, with obvious abnormal phenomena in the joint, bones and soft tissues. This happens with diseases such as: osteochondrosis, arthritis, arthrosis, bursitis, myalgia. To eliminate the disease, in complex treatment, they resort to massage.

It is conducted by a masseur in a certain one in order:

Preliminary preparation of the neck and collar department - the zone of the first signs of pathological changes in the shoulder joint. Soft fabrics are heated by stroking and rubbing the site.
Gradually, the amplitude of movements is intensified until the muscles are kneaded in the zone of the scapula and shoulder, to prevent compaction in this area.
Next, the masseur captures the forearm zone - in a circular movement relieves muscle tension. He works out the front and back of the joint with his fingers.
Concentric stroking is used to study the joint bag, gradually turning into more active kneading: the masseur is deepened by point pressing of the fingers in the acromion area.
To massage the lower part of the joint, the specialist works out with thumbs the patient’s joint, from the axillary cavity to the joint head. The patient’s hand should be in an elongated position.
It is necessary to finish massage with stroking movements. We must try not to touch the lymph nodes, focus on pain.

Keep in mind that the type of massage is affected by the type of disease and has its amendments:

Any action with the joint is contraindicated during an increase in temperature and suppuration with boat.
Sudden movements during massage with arthrosis are unacceptable. You can not crush and diligently rub the sore joint. Increase the exposure time gradually. In case of aggravation of pain - cancel the procedure.
Massage for arthritis is used during the period of weakening of symptoms if swelling of the tissue is not observed. The specifics of the massage consists in warming the joint and should be carried out in a well -ventilated office. With an advanced form of the disease, the number of procedures increases to 20.
Patient periarthritis - massage is carried out no earlier than half a month after fixing the shoulder. If inflammatory processes are not observed. The procedure is carried out with a break up to 20 days.

The technique of self -massage of the shoulder joint

For preventive purposes and in the absence of serious contraindications - you can do massage yourself.

It is enough to know the main tricks:

Massage should begin with rubbing with circular movements of the collar zone.
Movements should be in the direction from the ears to the forearm.
Alternately, it is necessary to work out the left and right side, alternating pressing with fingers and tapping movements.
Pressing should be easy. Do not put pressure on the inflamed area - this can lead to exacerbation and displacement of the joint.
At the end of the procedure - light stroking and shaking the forearm.

It is also recommended to comply with certain rules with independent massage:

Do not massage the area of \u200b\u200bthe lymph node and arteries.
When using massage oils - make sure that there is no allergy to components. If warming ointments are used - to prevent burn reactions, wash your hands thoroughly. Avoid overdose of the product to the sore area.
Observe precautions when working with massages.

The patient should be in a sitting pose during massage, with a slight slope towards the masseur. The patient’s body should be as relaxed as possible. To study the front of the joint - the patient’s hand should be behind his back, palm on the belt. The back of the joint is massaged, taking away the hand on the other shoulder. If the patient is not able to sit in the procedure, massage is allowed in a lying position.

Contraindications to massage of the shoulder joint

There are a number of restrictions in which massage is prohibited or the procedure should be postponed until the cause is eliminated.

Such contraindications include:

Increased blood pressure and hypertensive crisis. In this case, comparative restrictions are possible - a specialist can apply partial manipulations to adjust pressure.
Acute respiratory diseases, temperature increase, fever, viral infections.
At the time of menstruation, after abortion, as well as during pregnancy and postnatal period.
With allergic rashes on the skin, inflammatory processes and purulent formations.
During the period of exacerbation of gallstone disease and cystitis, sexually transmitted diseases.
Blood diseases, bleeding.
Heart failure, pre -infarction state.
Oncology.
Varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcer, hematoma and gangrene, vascular disease.
Inflammation of the lymph nodes, thyroid gland.
Mental abnormalities, increased anxiety, alcohol intoxication, narcotic state.
Acute form of pulmonary diseases.

It is important to consider not only the local state of the massage zone, but also the general well -being of the patient. It is worth abandoning the massage - if the diagnosis of the disease is not fully detected.