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What
is Relaxation Massage?
Relaxation massage
uses five basic massage movements to increase circulation
and remove toxins from the muscles. Always working
towards the heart, the massage therapist incorporates these
techniques into a flowing massage session that leaves the patient physically
and emotionally relaxed.
What
techniques are used?
Relaxation massage uses
five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are
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Effleurage (sliding or
gliding),
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Petrissage (kneading to
release toxins from the muscles by lifting, separating, and rolling them),
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Percussion (rhythmic tapping),
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Friction (cross fiber)
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Vibration/shaking.
What are the
benefits of Relaxation Massage?
Relaxation
massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving joint function and is great for circulation through
out the body, flushing toxins out of problem areas
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