Description

Hand Massage A hand massage focuses on the muscles located within the hand. There are many muscles that make up the hand. The main muscles are the flexors and extensors. Flexor muscles include; flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris and the flexor pollicis longus. Extensor muscles include; extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor carpi radialis longus and the extensor carpi ulnaris. A hand massage involves using a wide range of techniques to achieve benefits such as decreased tension and swelling. Massage therapists at Physio.co.uk use a hand massage to help decrease pain, increase relaxation and decrease scarring