Giving a back massage is a great way to provide someone with relief from tension and stress. The back is full of overworked muscles and under appreciated nerves. By learning where you can carefully press pressure points in the back, you can bring someone pleasure and relaxation.
Step 1
Start with the shoulders. Press the points along the muscle ridge rising from the shoulders to the sides of the neck. These pressure points relieve tension in the neck and upper back. Walk your fingers from the shoulders to the neck. Also grab the entire ridge with your hands and press with your thumbs.
Step 2
Continue walking the pressure up the sides of the neck. While this is technically not part of the back, pressing the points along the sides of the neck will send a tingling sensation down the back. Apply steady pressure in a circular motion, then move on to another spot about one half inch away. Work your way up then back down again.
Step 3
Work down the spine to a point directly between the shoulder blades. Press the points on both sides of the spine. If the person is lying face down, apply pressure with your thumbs straight down using your body weight. You may hear a "pop" from the back cracking. This might sound scary but usually is not dangerous.
Step 4
Continue pressing the pressure points along both side of the spine as you move down the back. The spots between the elbows in the lower back are also important. Spasms of the muscles in the lower back can often be relieved by pressing these points. They create a feeling of euphoria in people with healthy backs.
Step 5
Finish up the back massage by applying pressure near the base of the spine. This is where the spine meets the pelvis. The nerves that run to the legs pass by here. Pressing these points can create all sorts of tingling sensations in the pelvis.
Tips and Warnings
- Using lotion or oil allows your hands to slide along the back. This greatly reduces friction and increases pleasure.
- Never apply pressure directly to the spine. This can cause pain and injury. Concentrate on the muscles along both sides of the spine.
Things You'll Need
- oil or lotion
