Vacuum massage is an incredibly effective body and face care product. Vacuum cups will help get rid of cellulite, lose weight, shape your figure, remove looseness and tighten problem areas of the body, tighten and improve the condition of the skin, and even get rid of stretch marks.

If vacuum facial massage (see article Vacuum facial massage with cups - rejuvenation at home >>>) requires great care and precision, then body massage is quite simple to perform. Perhaps massage with vacuum cups is the easiest way to care for the body at home, effective both on its own and as a complement to exercises.

VACUUM BODY MASSAGE

(from cellulite, for weight loss, tightening and improving skin condition)

The benefits of vacuum massage for the body.

• First, let's figure out how exactly vacuum massage affects the body and skin?
• Then, let's see what visible results can be obtained from massage with vacuum cans?

The impact of vacuum massage.

The anti-cellulite jar is made of either glass or elastic material. A pump or rubber bulb is attached to the glass jar, which allows you to draw the skin into the jar to a greater or lesser depth. A silicone jar works on the same principle, only to create a vacuum in it, it should be squeezed and then pressed against the skin and released.

The vacuum draws not only the skin into the jar, but deeper layers of tissue. Before the massage, the skin is generously lubricated with oil, then the jar is sucked on and the jar is moved over the selected area of ​​the body. Vacuum massage has the following effects:

• relaxes cramped muscles,
• improves lymph exchange of the skin and subcutaneous layer,
• creates microtraumas in the deep layers of the skin and subcutaneous layer.

Spasmed muscles interfere with blood flow. When, thanks to massage, the muscles relax, blood supply and lymph exchange in the tissues are restored. As a result: toxins and dead cells begin to be effectively removed from muscle tissue, fat and skin, all tissues are better supplied with blood, i.e. oxygen and nutrients.

Microtraumas lead to overcompensation - tissues are actively renewed, an additional network of capillaries is created, thanks to which the supply of tissues with oxygen and nutrients is further improved. Fibroblasts are activated, producing collagen and elastin proteins - the skin in these areas of the body becomes denser and smoother, tightened and moisturized.

Fat deposits become available for lymph and blood exchange. That is, the body gets the opportunity to process fat cells and use them as a source of nutrients and energy.

Visible results of vacuum massage.

Vacuum massage for cellulite.

Cellulite begins to decrease after 2-3 sessions. Regular massage with vacuum cups allows you to completely get rid of cellulite, which is confirmed by numerous reviews with before and after photos that can be found on the Internet.

Cellulite is a purely female problem (as if periods, childbirth and heels weren’t enough for us). Moreover, cellulite can also appear in slender women, and not just in overweight women, since it is associated with hormonal imbalance. Therefore, I recommend not limiting yourself to massage with vacuum cups, but taking care of restoring hormonal balance in order to get rid of cellulite not temporarily. but forever. To restore hormonal balance, there is one amazing exercise from the ancient Chinese health system of Qigong. The exercise is called "Golden rooster standing on one leg." I described in detail how to perform this exercise in an article on the treatment of pressure (since this exercise restores not only hormonal balance, but also many other functions of the body, and normalization of pressure is one of the most noticeable and quickly manifested effects). In addition, proper nutrition plays an important role in restoring hormonal balance and getting rid of cellulite. Hormones in products disrupt the natural hormonal balance of a person not only immediately, but also have a prolonged effect, reducing the production of some hormones and stimulating the production of others. These products include almost all products of animal origin. In terms of hormone content, milk comes first, then meat (especially chicken), followed by chicken eggs. The least hormonal product is fish - it can definitely be called the healthiest of animal products).

Vacuum massage for weight loss.

Vacuum massage allows you to more effectively get rid of fat when losing weight. But to lose weight you need to combine massage with exercise and watch your diet.

Vacuum massage for skin tightening.

The skin tightens, becomes smoother and more elastic, looks young and healthy. Vacuum massage helps to avoid sagging and unsightly folds during sudden weight loss, and to tighten the skin after childbirth.

Vacuum massage for stretch marks.

Regular vacuum massage sessions help reduce stretch marks. To reduce stretch marks, it is advisable to combine vacuum with the use of a mesoscooter (deramaroller).

Vacuum body massage technique.

Vacuum body massage: cupping.

There are several types of cans for vacuum massage:

• medical glass jars with a separate pump (usually sold as a set of a large number of jars of various sizes),
• glass jars with rubber bulb,
• silicone jars.

For independent use, silicone jars are most convenient, but jars with a rubber bulb are also quite good. But medical cups with a separate pump are more suitable for a professional massage therapist, since it is difficult to use them on yourself.

For body massage, jars of sufficiently large diameter are suitable, allowing

• quickly treat large areas of the body,
• act on deep tissues (fat and muscles), and not just on the skin.

Choose 2-3 jars of different sizes for different areas of the body. Often, vacuum jars are sold like this - in a set of several copies of different sizes.

You can also purchase a vacuum massager for self-massage at home. The principle of operation of such a massager is the same as that of cans. The massager has several advantages over cups, but also has disadvantages.

Advantages of vacuum massagers:

• The vacuum massager allows you to more accurately regulate the vacuum strength(the force with which the skin is sucked into the jar). The force of influence is selected individually, and this is much easier to do than with conventional jars (where everything depends on the force of your pressing on the jar or pear, but here it is adjusted by turning the handle, which is much simpler).
• The vacuum massager can perform several types of massage, including vibration massage.
• The vacuum massager has several attachments and programs designed to massage various parts of the body and face. This means that you do not need to think about which part of the body to massage, how and with what force - you just need to install the desired attachment and select the program. All.

You can buy such a massager here (click on the picture):

Disadvantages of vacuum massagers:

• They cost significantly more than simple vacuum jars.
• They may break. According to reviews, this happens quite often, however, as with any electrical appliances.

Vacuum body massage: preparation.

• Sport. Before the massage, it is good to exercise and warm up your muscles.
• Shower. You can take a hot shower, but you should not go to the sauna - the sauna will increase the likelihood of bruising.
• Cleansing. Cleanse your skin thoroughly.
• Oil. Apply oil generously. Read more about choosing oil for massage below.
• Warming massage. It is recommended to do a light warming self-massage.

Vacuum body massage: oil.

Massage with vacuum cups is always carried out on generously oiled skin. This type of massage cannot be performed without oil.

For massage you need to use pure, cold-pressed vegetable oils, without any additives (preservatives, flavorings). No deodorized, refined, hydrogenated or other processed oils! Store oils in a cool, dark place (refrigerator if necessary) and do not use oil after it has gone rancid.

Choose the healthiest oils - with a vacuum massage, everything you apply to the skin is absorbed very effectively and penetrates into the deep layers. I especially love coconut oil and sesame oil. But any other oil will do - olive, flaxseed, pumpkin, nut, avocado oil. You can also use more expensive oils - apricot or grape seed oil, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, etc. Black cumin oil is especially beneficial for the skin; it requires a little and is recommended to be mixed with other oils in equal proportions. The choice is huge.

To enhance the effect of the massage, you can add essential oils.

For which areas of the body is vacuum massage suitable?

Let's find out on which areas of the body vacuum massage is most effective, and where it is contraindicated.

Buttocks, thighs, stomach, sides. The greatest effect of vacuum massage is achieved in these areas. This is good news, since these are the areas of the body that are the most “problematic” for many women.

Legs, arms. A jar of slightly smaller diameter is used than when massaging the buttocks, thighs and abdomen. The massage itself is performed more delicately so as not to leave unsightly bruises. Special care requires massage of the lower leg - the place where varicose veins most often appear.

Back. Back massage with vacuum cups is a very useful and pleasant, relaxing procedure (although it can be a little painful), but it is impossible to carry out such a massage on your own.

Breast. Vacuum breast massage requires great care, but can produce good results, helping to tighten the skin and get rid of stretch marks.

Areas of lymph node accumulation and the spine. Under the arms, behind the knees, on the inner side of the upper thigh and in the groin - all these areas should be avoided when using a vacuum body massage. The line of the spine should also be avoided. It is better to entrust work with the spine to a specialist. By the way, vacuum cans in the hands of a knowledgeable specialist allow you to return a displaced vertebra to its place if the cause of the displacement is a muscle spasm (as most often happens).

Vacuum body massage: how to do it?

Massage is done only along massage lines - along the lymph. Don't just move the can randomly or up and down. And don’t forget that it is necessary to avoid places where lymph glands accumulate and the line of the spine.

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Vacuum foot massage begins with a calf massage. Due to the fact that the lower leg is the place where varicose veins most often appear, the vacuum force in this area should be minimal (of course, if varicose veins are already present, massage with vacuum cans cannot be done).

The massage is carried out from the bottom up (from the foot to the knee), both on the front and back surfaces of the leg. Do not touch the area behind the knee (marked with a red circle in the picture).

Massage the lower leg with cups for 2-3 minutes.

Requires less caution - you can increase the vacuum strength. A vacuum that is too weak will not help get rid of cellulite or reduce fat deposits in the thighs, so do not be afraid of pain or feel too sorry for yourself. But this does not apply to the inner thighs - maximum caution should be exercised here (perhaps, avoid massaging the inner thighs altogether). The groin area cannot be massaged.

We start by massaging the front of the leg - above the knee, in the direction from the outside of the leg to the inside. Then, with the same movements, we massage the upper thigh, without affecting the area marked in red in the figure. We massage the back of the thigh from the knee to the buttocks.

We massage the thighs for 5-10 minutes.

Vacuum massage of the buttocks and sides requires maximum vacuum strength (within reasonable limits, of course) - this way we will quickly get rid of cellulite and fat deposits.

Mentally draw a triangle with its apex in the center of your lower back (see picture). Massage lines go from the middle of the buttocks to the center and from the middle of the buttocks to the sides (see blue lines). The massage lines, indicated in green in the figure, go from the spine to the sides.

This type of massage is difficult to do on your own. But you can massage your buttocks using circular movements. For convenience, you need to take a position in which the fold under the buttock straightens. For example, you can put one leg on a chair or lie on your side and bend your leg. Then change position to massage the second buttock.

Dedicate 5-10 minutes to massaging the buttocks, and another 2-3 minutes to massage the lower back and sides.

Let's move on to vacuum abdominal massage(you can change the order slightly and massage the abdomen after the back massage).

Vacuum strength is medium. The massage is carried out with circular movements of the can, in an expanding spiral (from the navel), clockwise. This massage helps to get rid of congestion not only in the subcutaneous layer, but also in the internal organs, helps cleanse the intestines (which, in turn, helps to lose weight).

Abdominal massage can be given for 5-10 minutes.

It’s impossible to do it on your own. To do this you will need someone's help.

The massage is performed along massage lines, as shown in the figure. We don't touch the spine.

A back massage with cupping will take 5-10 minutes.

Vacuum breast massage requires great caution. But a vacuum that is too weak will not have the desired effect. Therefore, we select the vacuum strength, increasing it gradually, and do not forget to generously lubricate the massaged area with oil so that the skin does not stretch.

Breast massage is performed in a circle (as shown in the picture). The closer to the nipple, the weaker the vacuum should be. We do not massage the armpits.

The duration of the chest massage with cups is 2-3 minutes.

Vacuum shoulder massage It is especially pleasant if your shoulders are “numb” and your head hurts - it will help relax the spasming muscles and, thanks to the restored blood circulation, the headache will go away. Performed along the massage lines shown in the figure.

Shoulder massage with cupping takes 2-3 minutes.

Vacuum hand massage carried out in the direction from the hands to the elbows and from the elbows to the shoulders. The area of ​​the elbow bend is not massaged. Also, remember that you cannot massage the armpit area.

Hand massage takes 2-3 minutes.

The duration of vacuum massage for each area is indicated approximately and depends on your goals and on whether you are performing a complex massage or paying attention only to individual “problem” parts of the body - in this case, you can massage them longer.

How often should you do a vacuum massage?

• Vacuum massage can be carried out in a course of 15-20 sessions (every day or once every 2 days) to achieve a noticeable result. Do a massage every day or every other day - decide for yourself, depending on the reaction of your body. If a daily massage for the face is not the best idea, then for the body you can do it every day, especially if your goal is to get rid of cellulite or reduce fat reserves.
• Vacuum massage can be done “prophylactically” and to maintain the effect obtained - 1-2 times a week.

What else is important to know about vacuum body massage?

Before and after a vacuum massage, it is important to drink more water.

Therefore, it is important to drink water:

• If you do vacuum massage in the morning or afternoon, drink 2-3 glasses of water within an hour before the massage and 1-2 liters of water within 3 hours after.
• If you do a vacuum massage in the evening, then drinking a lot of water at night is not very good. In this case, try to drink more water all day (about 1 liter more than usual), and drink 2-3 glasses of water within an hour before the massage.
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• Diseases of the lymphatic system.
• Inflammation of the facial nerve.
• Acute fungal, infectious and other inflammatory processes on the skin of the face. Vacuum massage can help the infection penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin.
• Damage to the skin (open wounds, cuts).
• Any inflammatory processes in the body that are in the acute stage.
• Any acute diseases (colds, fever, poisoning).
• Severe fatigue, overwork, bad mood - a reason to postpone the vacuum massage for another day. Everything we do for our beauty and health should be done in a cheerful state and in a good mood.

The capillary network (close location of blood vessels to the surface of the skin) is not a categorical contraindication for vacuum massage. With the right approach, vacuum massage, performed with the utmost care, will help reduce this problem by tightening the skin. However, if you perform a vacuum massage yourself, the close location of the vessels can lead to very unpleasant consequences. Another way to get rid of this problem is massage with a mesoscooter with short needles (from 0.3 mm to 1 mm). A mesoscooter (dermaroller) will help make the skin denser and thicker and strengthen the capillaries, which will solve the problem of unsightly “stars” on the skin. After this, you can start vacuum massage, but do it with extreme care, especially for the first time.