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Sports
Massage
- Used to drain fatigue, relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension,
promote flexibility, prevent and help heal injuries. Also used as a
warm-up and cool down in conjunction with a workout or sports event.
Stroke - Moderate pressure usually with vigorous motion, back and
forth or circular. Between Swedish and Deep tissue. *See
Deep tissue and Swedish definitions.
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| Swedish
Massage
- Known as “Traditional” massage. Affects nerves, muscles,
glands and circulation through massaging the skin (the body’s
largest organ) setting up a chain reaction producing a positive
affect on all layers of the body. Stroke- Light pressure with long
gliding strokes on the skin adding in circular kneading and
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| Deep
Tissue
- With moderate pressure this technique is designed to reach deep
portions of the muscles, specifically the individual muscle
fibers. Its purpose is to “un-stick” the fibers of the muscles
and release both toxins and deeply held patterns of tension.
Stroke - Using deep compression and friction along the grain of
the muscle. *Never
use over boney structure i.e., directly on the spinal column. |
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Pressure
Points/Trigger Point Therapy
- An acute form of deep tissue massage that is applied to
individual muscles. It is used to increase blood flow, reduce pain
and release pressure on nerves and muscle caused by chronic or
injured tissue. It helps to release intense knots of muscle pain
and tension.
Stroke - Hold direct pressure on knot for 3-10 seconds. |
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| Reflexology
- A massage technique used for the hands and feet coordinating
with all the energy meridians in the body. Helps to stimulate
natural energy, helps to clear out congestion and restore normal
functioning and heath. Stroke - Using a back and forth or
static pressure use the tool on the base of the foot and the palm
of the hand. |
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