How to massage the hands

Massaging hands can help relieve headaches, stress and tension. This technique is easy enough to do on yourself as well as on others.

Things You'll Need:
Massage oil or lotion

Instructions

Step 1
Put a few drops of lotion or massage oil on one hand and rub your hands together to heat the oil.

Step 2
Place your thumb in the center of the hand you want to massage, with your other fingers rapped around on the back side of the hand. Gently, rub all of the indentations in the hand. Follow along the muscles and lines in the hand with your thumb.

Step 3
Use your thumb and index finger to rub each knuckle, on both sides, and the back of the hand.

Step 4
Continue to use your thumb and index finger to rub each finger from the base out to the tip.

Step 5
Gently rub your thumb around each cuticle on the fingers.