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What is Massage?

Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, or elbows. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain.

The most widely recognized and commonly used category of massage is the Swedish massage. The Swedish massage techniques vary from light to vigorous. Swedish massage uses five styles of strokes. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber or with the fibers) and vibration/shaking.

Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique that claims to release adhered fascia and muscles with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and equilibrioception. Myofascial release usually involves applying shear compression or tension in various directions, cross fiber friction or by skin rolling.

Sports massage is the use of specific massage therapy techniques in an athletic context to improve recovery time, enhance performance, reduce the risk of injury. This is accomplished using techniques that stimulate the flow of blood and lymph to and from muscles. Sports Massage is often delivered before or after physical activity depending on the athletes needs, preferences and goals.