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At
Graves Family Chiropractic in Frisco our Massage
Therapist are highly trained in Swedish
Massage.
Swedish
Massage is the most well known type of massage. This style utilizes long, flowing
strokes in the direction of the heart.
Swedish massage is designed to increase circulation
and blood flow. There are six basic strokes:
effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement,
compression and vibration. Pettrisage (from the
French pétrir, ‘to knead’) is one of the
six basic
strokes of a Swedish massage. It is performed with
kneading movement with the whole palm or fingertips,
wringing, skin rolling, compression, and, lifting.
Pettrisage is usually applied vertically to the
muscle tissue. Oil, cream, or lotion is applied on
the skin to reduce friction and allow smooth
strokes. The benefits include the warming of tissue for
deeper work, increase circulation, increase the
supply of nutrients and oxygen to muscle, softens
superficial fascia, decreases muscle tension, and
restoring mobility by decreasing adhesion.
Effleurage (from the French effleurer, ‘to
skim over’) consists of long, flowing or gliding
strokes, performed with open hands. In many massage
sessions, effleurage is used as the initial type of
stroking, as it has a calming effect when performed
slowly. Effleurage is usually performed in the
direction of the heart (centripetal) to promote
circulation and lymphatic drainage. Swedish
Massage
has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, stiffness,
and improving function in patients with
osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight
weeks. Swedish Massage is very relaxing and helps
the stress of the day melt away!
Find
out how Swedish Massage will help you, call
Graves Family Chiropractic in Frisco (972) 377-7117
for your free consultation!
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