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The use of massage therapy (i.e. Swedish techniques) that utilizes slow, direct, and deep strokes or friction on contracted areas to release chronic patterns of tension. Often the movements are directed across the grain of the muscles (cross-fiber) using the fingers, thumbs, or elbows. This is applied with greater pressure and at deeper layers of the muscle than Swedish massage. It is also more specific than Swedish. For example, in the case of someone with a sore shoulder, the practitioner may focus on the trapezius and the rhomboid underneath, trying to work in all the layers of muscle that might be involved. Deep tissue massage lends itself to being more focused on a problem area. |
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The most popular example or classical modality of massage in Europe and the United States. Developed in Sweden by Per Henrik Ling in the 1830's, it's system consists of long gliding strokes, kneading, and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of muscles that move in the direction of blood flow toward the heart due to the circulation of the blood through the soft tissues of the body. It serves as a good beginning framework before other modalities are taught. The movements range from light to vigorous, and sometimes involve active and passive joint movements which enhance range of motion and relieve muscle tension. |
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