Easy Lower Back Massage Technique

3. gently place your thumbs above the sacrum area and with small circular motions slide your thumbs along the tops of the hips from the inner to outer side of the body

4. place the palms of your hands just above the sacrum on either side of the spine and firmly push up toward ribcage

5. move your hands away from each other beneath the ribs with equal pressure, stopping at the outer edges of the ribs

6. lighten your touch as you move your hands on the sides of the body down towards the hips

7. release most of the pressure in your hands as you pull them up to rest just above the sacrum again; repeat steps 4-7 at least 8-10 times

8. repeat step 3 then follow with step 2; repeat 3 or 4 times

9. finish with light flourishing strokes over the entire back and allow your partner to rest for several minutes before getting dressed

It is important to respond to the subtle cues that your partner gives you as to whether to go deeper or back off. If there is any sharp or radiating pain, discontinue the massage and have your partner seek professional help if pain continues. Also, if you have ever ruptured a spinal disk, take extra care to avoid any tender areas.

Receiving massage at home can be a wonderful preventative care if done consistently. Everyone needs a little extra comfort, and a soft, caring touch can relieve more than just achy muscles. Humans need to receive touch, and that alone can be enough to heal your body on so many levels. All the better if you practice on someone you love – go do it!

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Dec 2013 by Vicki Wiepking. Vicki is a 2008 graduate of The McKay Method School of Energy Healing in Bozeman, MT, and a certified Flower Essence Practitioner. She is the owner of Rasa Deva Wellness in Bozeman, where she offers a unique combination of energy healing, flower essences and essential oils to her clients. Vicki currently teaches energy healing classes at both the McKay Method and HealthWorks Institute.

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