DIY self-care
Sometimes it is not possible to have a massage, due to limitations of money, time, childcare, transport and/or health. Or a worldwide pandemic could strike us, unimaginable half a year ago, but here we are, the "new normal" is here. Whatever happens, you will always have your own body and mind to guide you. Even when you are able to have regular massage, self-care is a useful habit. It supports the treatment, it sustains the gains made, and helps us to stay well between and beyond treatment sessions.
You can reach Touching Well by mobile on 0794 227 6538, or via our landline 0115 648 9636, or the contact form.
Sessions are available Monday to Thursday daytime.
I hope to see you soon. With warm regards, Regina
Here are a number of self-care resources, mostly in the shape of a self-massage and/or stretching session. Try the exercises, and see what suits you. Also, mix them up. In order to loosen your back you might also need to ease the front of your body; or a breathing session could just do the trick.
If you only have a minute, you might try these easy-peasy stretches.
Please start with the introduction, which has general hints and tips on stretches and self-massage. With these in mind, you can adapt your self-care session to your needs.
- Introduction: Tips on stretching and self-massage
- Self-care for your back
- Stretches for the front and sides of the body
- Easing your neck
- Movement, stretches and self-massage for the shoulders and arms
- Keeping your hands well
- Stretching and loosening your legs
- Caring for your feet
- Last, not least: Keep breathing and ease your ribs.
Here are a few general rules, in random order:
If it feels wrong,
don't do it.
Be curious.
Follow your body.
Be kind.
Stay in the
moment.
Move.
Breathe.
List of treatments
- Myofascial Release (MFR) - Saving Hands massage -
- Therapeutic massage - Maya Abdominal Therapy -
- Seated Acupressure - Indian Head Massage - Pulsing - Reiki -
- Reflexology - Tsuboki Foot Massage - Hopi Ear Candles -
- Hot and Cold Stone Massage - Myofascial dry cupping -
- Aromatherapy Massage - Aromatherapy Lymphatic Massage (ALM) -
- Fertility Massage - Pregnancy Massage - Post-natal Massage -
- Dorn Method - Breuss Massage -
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) - Deep Oscillation - ScarWork -
- Treatment for lymphoedema - Treatment after cosmetic surgery -
- Holistic Facial - Face Vitality - Total Detox -
- Virtual sessions - Supervision
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