How Do You Give A Lower Back Massage?
When most people give a back massage, they concentrate on the upper back where it feels like we carry most of our tension. However, the lower back is equally vulnerable to stress and strain. Try these techniques for a relaxing lower back massage. Ask your partner to lie down on his back and close his eyes, legs stretched out straight but relaxed, and arms lying loose, slightly away from the body. Pour some massage oil into your hands, careful not to let any drip on your partner’s skin. Rub the oil between your hands to warm it. Move to your partner’s side. Start to massage the lower back by placing both hands flat on the side of the rib cage opposite you, just above the hip. Your fingertips should be facing down toward the floor. Alternate your hands in a firm, but gentle, upward motion that reaches up and over the side of the lower back, toward you. So while one hand is moving in this upward motion, the other hand is returning to its place on the side of the rib cage to do the same. R
