08/02/2025
the 5 techniques of a swedish massage benefit
1 The effleurage
The effleurage is the most used technique. Its a smooth,sliding movement towards the heart tracing the contours of the body using the palms of the hands.
2 Kneading
This technique is similar to kneading dough. IT consists of lifting ,rolling and pressing the flesh underor between the hands.
3 Friction
Friction strokes exert pressure by placing the weightof one's body on the flat of the hand and the pads of the thumbs, knuckles,finger or the back of the forearm,then release.
4 Vibration
To perform the vibration ,the massage therapist shake or shake gently the flesh with the hand or the fingertips, and pass to another place and repeat this movement.
5 Tapping
Tapping,or percussion, is a fast, jerky rhythmic movement that has a stimulating or invigorating effect.
