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9. With both hands, apply petrissage to neck and shoulder.
10. Apply circular friction with both thumbs starting at the mastoid process and working
toward the midline of the head. Repeat three times.
11. Apply direct pressure for 8-12 seconds along the para spinal of posterior neck.
12. End with e eurage stroke from the neck to the sacrum and end at the shoulders.
13. Apply another warm towel to warm the muscles and remove any excess oil.
14. Finish using Biofreeze Gel on tender areas of the back. Massage completely into skin.
special notes:
This treatment can be extended. Pressure will depend on the client’s needs.
technique de nitions:
COMPReSSION: A rhythmic pumping action movement on muscle straight in and out intended to spread muscle ber.
COMPReSSIve eFFLeURAGe: The application of gliding strokes with enough pressure to create a displacement of tissue for the purpose of moving uid.
dIReCT PReSSURe: The application of compression of tissue with static pressure.
eFFLeURAGe: The application of gliding strokes that follow the contour of the body.
FRICTION: The application of compression of tissue while adding movement.
PeTRISSAGe: The application of lifting, squeezing and kneading strokes to tissues of the body.
STRIPPING STROkeS: The application of speci c gliding strokes over a muscle, usually from distal to proximal.
treatment designed by Lynda solien-Wolfe and Michael Mcgillicuddy
Step 6 (a)
Step 6 (b)
Step 7
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