ACTIVITY 5

PROCEDURE IN GIVING HAND MASSAGE

STEP 1 STEP 2
Apply massage oil or lotion to your
Massage one hand at a time. Follow the steps hands. This
listed below on will help your
one hand first, hand glide over
and then repeat the other
the process on person's skin
the other hand. better. Use
A good hand approximately
massage 1/4 to 1/2
should take teaspoon of
about 5 minutes massage oil per hand, or a coin-sized dollop of
per hand. lotion. You can always apply more oil or lotion as
needed during the massage.
STEP 3 STEP 4
Gently smooth the massage medium (oil or Massage the fingers. Hold the person's hand,
lotion) over the palm down.
person's Beginning
hand. Use with the pinky
smooth, gentle finger, pinch
strokes (called the tip of the
"effleurage") to finger firmly
apply the oil or for a moment.
lotion and warm Then using
and relax the firm, short
muscles of the strokes with
hand. your thumb,
massage up the finger towards the knuckle.
Finally, squeeze the finger all over.

STEP 5 STEP 6
Massage the fingers. Hold the person's hand,
Massage the back of the hand. Hold the palm down.
person's hand Beginning with
in your hand, the pinky
palm down finger, pinch
and use your the tip of the
thumb to finger firmly for
massage the a moment.
back of the Then using
hand. Place firm, short
the pad of strokes with
your thumb your thumb,
between the massage up the finger towards the knuckle.
pinky and ring finger. Then using medium Finally, squeeze the finger all over.
pressure, slide your thumb along the finger
bone, up towards the wrist.

Benefits of Hand Massage:

STEP 7 STEP 8
Massage the fingers. Hold the person's hand, Massage the fingers. Hold the person's hand,
palm down. palm down.
Beginning Beginning with
with the pinky the pinky
finger, pinch finger, pinch
the tip of the the tip of the
finger firmly finger firmly for
for a a moment.
moment. Then using
Then using firm, short
firm, short strokes with your thumb, massage up strokes with your thumb, massage up the finger
the finger towards the knuckle. Finally, squeeze towards the knuckle. Finally, squeeze the finger
the finger all over. all over.
STEP 9 STEP 10
Finish the first hand. Hold the hand in yours, Massage the second hand. Use the same steps
palm down, and and massage the
give several long person's other
strokes with your hand. Try to be
palm and consistent in the
fingers. Begin at motions you use,
the back of the and the amount of
wrist and smooth time you spend on
your hand down each hand.
towards the
fingers.
 Hand massages restore balance in the body by removing any blockages
The muscles and tissues release tension such as emotional tension. If there is any stagnant energy in
the specific organ, it is released when pressed. This can be beneficial for people who suffer from
irritable bowel syndrome or sinus and breathing problems.

 They help you sleep better at night

Since a hand massage is so relaxing, it releases serotonin in the brain which will lead to a better night’s
sleep. A massage is peaceful and relieves pain which may be interfering with your sleep schedule.

 Decrease anxiety
A massage will relax the mind which means that overthinking, overanalyzing, fearful thoughts, and
tension are released. Anxiety symptoms are naturally relieved with a massage.

 Increased flexibility in wrists and fingers

People suffering from arthritis will benefit from a hand massage. It will break up the stiffness that is
causing discomfort within. Massages increase the joints range or motion. They exercise the muscles
which need help with lengthening without pain. This will also benefit people who have sports injuries.

 Decreased swelling
Hand swelling can be caused by too much fluid accumulating in the hand. When massaged, the fluid is
released and dispelled from the area. Hand massages will help with retained water.

 Increases delivery of nutrients to underlying issues

Massages get new oxygen-rich blood flowing blood into areas that are sore or stiff. This increases the
delivery of nutrients to organs and ligaments that otherwise would not be able to improve.

 Relieve headache
Most headaches happen in the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles that are located in a person’s head
and neck. Stimulating certain organs and the increase of blood flow can naturally relieve this stress.