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Massage Self Treatment Tips By Jamie Meade, LMT and owner of Knead It Massage Massage For Tired Eyes Great for tired eyes from staring at the computer-- it brings circulation to the area and relieves sinus pressure, eye strain, and headaches. Close your eyes. Place thumbs under your eyebrows, starting at the inside corner of each eye socket. Press and gently move your thumbs in tiny circles, working slowly towards the outsides if your eyebrows and continuing this movement all around your eyes ending back at the bridge of your nose. Repeat several times, spending a little extra time at the indentation of the inner eye socket, where the bridge of the nose meets the ridge of the eyebrows- an especially tender point on many people. Massage Therapy To Ease Headaches and Tension Start by placing your thumb on your cheekbones close to your ears, and use your fingertips to gently apply pressure an rub the temples (the soft spot between the corner of your eye and ear). Using very firm pressure and a tiny circular motion, gradually move your fingers up along your forehead, massaging your entire forehead and scalp as you inch along. Massage Therapy To Relieve Neck Tension While you are sitting, mold your hands over your shoulders. Exhale while letting your head drop back, squeeze your fingers towards your palms, gliding up the muscles of your back to your shoulders and up your neck. gently forward. This will stretch your neck muscles and those that run down your back. Massage Therapy To Loosen Tight Shoulders For this one you will need a tennis ball or another type of rubber ball. Stand about 18 inches from the wall and go down into a partial squat position with your butt against the wall. Lean forward, place the ball at the top of your shoulder and start to stand up. Go slowly-an inch at a time-pressing your back towards the wall and rolling the ball down your spine, stopping when you find a tender spot and press until the pain subsides. If you have a hard time controlling the ball, I suggest placing it in a sock and controlling it with your hand hanging it over your shoulder. Now repeat the other side. I hope these helpful tips can help you relieve tension at home or at work. To schedule your massage therapy appointment, call or text Jamie at (419) 307-2324. Knead It Massage by Jamie Meade (419)307-2324 North Branch Nursery, Inc. 607 Walnut St., Fremont Garden Center | Landscape | Wholesale Why get a Massage? “Our Roots are Here In Northwest Ohio” • • • • Now rest your elbows on your table, drop your head forwards and make small, deep circular movements up the muscles on both sides your neck to the base of your skull. Relieve stress Feel rejuvenated and relaxed, Feel balanced and healthy, Increase metabolism and circulation • Experience healing, • and #1 reason- just because it feels so darn good! Place your hand behind your neck and interlace your fingers and allow the weight of your elbows to gently pull your head (Must have coupon to receive discount.) exp 04/30/14 $10 off any 1 hour massage Tim Braun April 26-27, 2014 “You need an experienced lawyer when your rights or reputation are at risk. Don’t leave your future to chance.” 3359 Kesson Rd. Pemberville 419-287-4679 www.NorthBranchNursery.com M-F 8-7 | S 8-5 | S 10-5 Call 419-332-8000 for a free consultation. Accepting all matters Criminal, Civil and Domestic. 1616 W. State St., Fremont Of Counsel with Groth & Associates April 2014 $10 $10 coupon is redeemable with a purchase of $40 or more. Limit 1 coupon per visit. Not Valid on Landscaping or Services. Offer expires 4/30/2014 North Branch Nursery Coupon Code: Lifestyles WWW.LIFESTYLES2000.NET Lifestyles 2000 13