The Tennis Ball Massage


Neck pain?  Did you know that a simple tennis ball can work wonders against muscle kinks?  According to massage therapists, massaging a tennis ball into the back just below the shoulders loosens tightness and improves circulation to the triangle shaped muscle which runs from the center of the back up to the neck and across the shoulders.  When we are stressed, the area tends to become tight and can restrict neck movement, that leads to tension headaches.
Here's what you should do:  Lie on your back on the floor then lift your head and shoulders and place two tennis balls 2 or 3 inches below the tops of your shoulders.  Relax back down to the floor.  You should feel the balls pressing into the muscles between the shoulder blades.  wrap your arms around you and slowly rock your trunk from left to right, allowing the balls to gently massage away tension.  Continue for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Comments

Anonymous said…
great spot on tennis ball massage..check out tspheres.com - this is a rubber ball specifically designed for massage - until you try it - you'll never know what you are missing - once you do that tennis ball will be used for tennis only...or maybe as a dog toy :)
Teresa said…
interesting information, i will have to try it.
Angela said…
I've never heard of that, but the tennis ball massage sounds absolutely amazing. I will definitely try it!
Well, this is new. Maybe I should give it a try.
Tennis ball? It can work wonders against muscle kinks....
Amazing.....