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Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. Swedish massage is primarily a relaxation style massage that can be enjoyed by all ages.
The usual sequence of techniques are: Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips.
Other technique variations can include:
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Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers
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Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers
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Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body
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Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping
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Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching
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