{"id":19507,"date":"2019-05-01T10:04:31","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T00:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=19507"},"modified":"2024-09-09T19:08:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:08:05","slug":"the-best-diy-stretches-and-self-massage-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/the-best-diy-stretches-and-self-massage-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best DIY Stretches and Self-Massage Techniques To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]You’re floating. Everything around you is soft, light, breezy. Your skin is glowing, your hair is silky. Never before have you felt so fresh, energised or optimistic. You are the queen of smelling good and feeling great. Invincible, untouchable; better than a million bucks. Stress? Pain? Tension? Never heard of them.<\/p>\r\n

That smile can’t be wiped off your face \u2013 and is that…drool? Maybe a little. No shame! You slide off the table lavishing praise \u2013 you’ll write them a Nobel Prize review, you promise. Your therapist is Australian of the Year in your eyes. You’re already rebooking for the same time next month when a sudden, terrible realisation hits you:<\/p>\r\n

Next month is a long way away.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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  • So, how can I feel good in-between massages?<\/a><\/li>
  • What is self-massage?<\/a><\/li>
  • At-home DIY stretches for post-massage wellness<\/a><\/li>
  • How to use a foam roller<\/a><\/li>
  • It’s all about preventative measures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n

    <\/span>So, how can I feel good in-between massages?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

    While we’re firm believers that nothing can replace massage in your wellness routine, there are definitely some things you can do to lock in the freshness. Listening to your body and determining where you need attention is what a massage therapist excels at. They’ve done all the study, a lot of training, and clocked the hours.<\/p>\r\n

    While you’re on the table, you are in their very capable and skilled hands. Spend this time enjoying the motions of massage, and discovering where your body holds tension. Once you recognise your triggers, you’ll have an easier time addressing them on your own. Body maintenance between massages should be part of your wellness routine. A massage can undo the damage that stress, tension, injury or poor posture has inflicted over time. To ensure you’re getting the most out of your massage\u00a0every time, strive to stay on top of all the hard work your therapist put in for you.<\/p>\r\n

    <\/span>What is self-massage?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

    Self-massage is exactly as it sounds: massage performed on the self.<\/p>\r\n

    Now, a disclaimer: we know that unless you’re super freaky double-jointed, you won’t be getting an elbow in the back. There are, however, some key places in the body that self-massage is great for. In particular, the face, head, neck, shoulders and wrists. These are five areas where our body works really hard every day.<\/p>\r\n

    We use our facial muscles more than any other muscles in the body \u2013 talking, eating, laughing, frowning, sneezing. Have you ever laughed so much your jaw hurt? Or smiled so hugely your cheeks ached? How much time do you put into making sure these key muscles are working properly?<\/p>\r\n

    A facial massage can be majorly beneficial to your muscles, skin and overall complexion. Lucky for all of us, we sat down with Ingrid, one of our beloved Blys therapists, who has shared an amazing self-massage routine for the face to our Instagram<\/a>. Check out this snippet down below:<\/p>\r\n