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Big savings on Traditional Swedish Massage uses five main strokes, and many variations, to achieve its relaxing and healing effects. Many therapists use a variety of techniques.
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Alternative Effleurage
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Stress This consists of long, gliding strokes from the neck down to the base of the spine or from the shoulder down to the fingertips. When done on the limbs, all strokes are
Management toward the heart to aid blood and lymphatic flow. It is done with the whole hand or the thumb pads. Effleurage is designed to acquaint the therapist with his or her
subjects body and vice versa.
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Treatments
Petrissage
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This involves gently lifting muscles up and away from the bones, then rolling and squeezing them, again with a gentle pressure. It generally involves kneading and
Holistic Living compression motions - rolling, squeezing, or pressing the muscles to enhance deeper circulation. Petrissage attempts to increase circulation with clearing out toxins
Alternative from muscle and nerve tissue.
Therapies
Acupuncture Friction
Aromatherapy
This is the most penetrating of the strokes, and consists of deep circular or transverse movements made with the thumb pads or fingertips. The therapist applies deep,
Ayurveda
circular movement near joints and other bony areas (such as the sides of the spine). Friction breaks down adhesions, which are knots that result when muscle fibers
Biofeedback bind together during the healing process, thus contributing to more flexible muscles and joints.
Chelation
Therapy
Tapotement
Herbal Medicine
Homeopathy
This consists of a series of briskly applied percussive movements, using the hands alternately to strike or tap the muscles for an invigorating effect. There are many
Humor Therapy variations on this stroke. It may be applied with the edge of the hand, with the tips of the fingers, or with a closed fist. Tapotement attempts to release tension and
Hydrotherapy cramping from muscles in spasm.

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Vibration or Shaking
Light Therapy
Massage
This involves the therapist pressing his or her hands on the back or limbs, and rapidly shaking for a few seconds. It boosts circulation and
Meditation increase the power of the muscles to contact. Vibration is particularly helpful to people suffering from low-back pain.
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Prayer/ Spiritual Also See: Face Massage, Massage for Pain Control
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Shiatsu Related Topic: Massage - Precautions/ Contra-Indications
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