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Massage Terminology
Myofascial Release Therapy- addresses the fascia, the tissue that surronds and connects the muscles, bones, and internal organs. "Myo" means muscle.
Trigger Point Therapy (also known as Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy)- applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas in muscles) to break cycles of spasm and pain.
Deep Tissue- releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
Swedish- a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints.
Effleurage- is a stroke generally used in a Swedish massage treatment. This smooth, gliding stroke is used to relax soft tissue and is applied using both hands.
Petrissage (also called kneading)- involves squeezing, rolling and kneading the muscles and usually follows effleurage during Swedish massage.
Friction- is the deepest of Swedish massage strokes. This stroke encompasses deep, circular movements applied to soft tissue causing the underlying layers of tissue to rub against each other. The result causes an increase in blood flow to the massaged area.
Tapotement- is executed with cupped hands, fingers or the edge of the hand with short, alternating taps to the client which promotes circulation and softening of tissues.
Sports Massage- massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport.
Reflexology- massage based around a system of points in the hands and feet thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas of the body.
On-site Massage (also known as chair massage or corporate massage)- is administered while the client is clothed and seated in a specially designed chair. These chairs most often slope forward allowing access to the large muscles of the back. On-site massage usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and is intended to relax and improve circulation.
Cranio-Sacral- is a technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor or intellectual dysfunction.
Shiatsu and Acupressure- Oriental-based systems of finger-pressure which treat special points along acupuncture "meridians" (the invisible channels of energy flow in the body).
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