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What is Swedish massage?

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage works primarily with the superficial muscles and employs vigorous, bracing movements. The four basic techinques that are used are : Effleurage- long soothing stokes; Petrissage - the fingers or thumbs create friction while traveling a given area; Friction- uses kneading or brisk rubbing; Tapotement - uses hacking, cupping, tapping. These techniques may be used in a light, medium or heavy.

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