Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage

is a scientific manipulation of the nude skin of the body that improves and balances, relieves pain, improves mood by promoting the production of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, and stimulates nerves in a way that helps to manage pain and discomfort.

Basic Manipulation of Swedish Massage:

1. Effleurage

2. Petrissage

3. Friction

4. Tapotement

5. Vibration

Effleruage (Word Origin)

It comes from the French word “effleurer” which means to flow or glide

Effleruage (Meaning)

It is the application of unbroken gliding movement following the body’s contour which is applied in only one direction to avoid friction. It is done towards the heart.

One Handed Effleurage (1st Sub Variation)

Raking is a Sub Variation of?

One Handed Effleurage (2nd Sub Variation)

(using palm in circular motion can be performed around shoulder, elbow, hip or knee) Circular is a Sub Variation of

One Handed Effleurage (3rd Sub Variation)

Ironing is a Sub Variation of?

Raking

two fingertips apart on the erector spinae muscle with pressure

Circular (One Handed Effleurage)

using palm in circular motion can be performed around shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee

Ironing

this is deep effleurage using the palm, forearm, or fist. The deeper the glide, the slower the move.

Two-Handed (1st Sub Variation)

Heart is a Sub Variation of?

Two-Handed (2nd Sub Variation)

(one hand over the other in circular motion) Circular is a Sub Variation of?

Two-Handed (3rd Sub Variation)

(side by side in circular motion) Circular is a Sub Variation of?

Heart

long deep stroke is done in moving both hands in heart-shape motion

Circular (1st one on the Two-Handed Effleurage)

one hand over the other in circular motion

Circular (2nd one on the Two-Handed Effleurage)

side by side in circular motion

Alternate Hand (1st Sub Variation)

Raking is a Sub Variation of?

Alternate Hand (2nd Sub Variation)

(it can be performed as one hand circles a region and the other hand moves behind in a crescent shape, control does not rush) Circular is a Sub Variation of?

Raking

two fingertips apart on the erector spinae muscle with pressure and is done using 2 hands alternately

Circular (Alternate Hand Effleurage)

It can be performed as one hand circles a region and the other hand moves behind in a crescent shape, control does not rush

Nerve Stroke

a feather-light finger tracing over the skin, the direction is from superior to inferior or proximal to distal

Effleurage (4th Variation)

Nerve Stroke is a Variation to?

Effleurage (1st Variation)

One Handed Effleurage is a Variation to?

Effleurage (2nd Variation)

Two-Handed Effleurage is a Variation to?

Effleurage (3rd Variation)

Alternate Hand Effleurage is a Variation to?

Petrissage (Word Origin)

It comes from the French word “petrir” which means to mash or to knead.

Petrissage (Meaning)

It is a cycle of rhythmic, lifting, squeezing, and releasing tissue.

Petrissage (1st Variation)

One Handed Petrissage is a Variation to?

Petrissage (2nd Variation)

Two-Handed Petrissage is a Variation to?

Petrissage (3rd Variation)

Alternate Hand Petrissage is a Variation to?

Petrissage (4th Variation)

Fulling is a Variation to?

Petrissage (5th Variation)

Skin Rolling is a Variation to?

One Handed Petrissage

is a simple clam and squeeze

Two-Handed Petrissage (1st Sub Variation)

Praying Hands is a Sub Variation of?

Two-Handed Petrissage (2nd Sub Variation)

Ocean Wave is a Sub Variation of?

Praying Hands

finger interlaced, palm squeezing upward

Ocean Wave

gliding hands in opposite directions with compression

Alternate Hand Petrissage

grasp and release alternately

Fulling

grasp the tissue with both hands and lift it up and away from the bone while spreading it out laterally

Skin Rolling

it involves lifting and rolling the skin, no downward movement is used

Friction (Word Origin)

Comes from the Latin word “friksyu” meaning to rub.

Friction (Meaning)

It is performed by compressing tissues in several directions, back and forth movement usually done dry or without oil.

Friction (1st Variation)

Superficial Warming is a Sub Variation of?

Friction (2nd Variation)

Cross Fiber or Deep Transverse Friction is a Sub Variation of?

Friction (3rd Variation)

Rolling is a Sub Variation of?

Friction (4th Variation)

Wringing is a Sub Variation of?

Friction (5th Variation)

(small circular movements that glide superficial tissues over underlying using fingers or palms usually applied around joints and thin bony areas.) Circular is a sub variation of?

Friction (6th Variation)

Chucking or Deep Parallel Friction is a Sub Variation of?

Superficial Warming

"“heat rub” palms move briskly in opposite directions.

Superficial Warming (1st Sub Variation)

Sawing is a Sub Variation of?

Sawing

the fingertips, knuckles, ulnar edge, and thumb may be used, the surface area treated is small (scapula area)

Scapula Area

Where is the small surface area treated by Sawing?

Cross Fiber or Deep Transverse Friction

This is a very penetrating form of friction, the direction of movement is perpendicular to the muscle fibers with moderate to heavy pressure.

Rolling

It is best suited for the extremeties; hold limb with open hands back and forth from distal to proximalWrin

Wringing

grasp firmly while twisting in opposite directions. It is also best suited for extremities. It is like wringing water out of the cloth.

Circular (Friction)

Small circular movements that glide superficial tissues over underlying using fingers or palms usually applied around joints and thin bony areas.

Chucking or Deep Parallel Friction

the movements are in the same direction as muscle, tendon, and ligamentous fibers. It is usually performed one-handed. Thumbs or fingers move back and forth while the other hand is supporting. It’s usually applied over bony areas.

Tapotement (Word Origin)

It comes from the French word tapoter

Tapotement (Meaning)

Another term for “percussion”, repetitive staccato striking movements of the hands simultaneously or alternately.

Tapotement (1st Variation)

Tapping is a Variation of?

Tapotement (2nd Variation)

Pincement is Variation of?

Tapotement (3rd Variation)

Cupping is a Variation of?

Tapotement (4th Variation)

Hacking is a Variation of?

Tapotement (5th Variation)

Pounding is a Variation of?

Tapotement (6th Variation)

Clapping is a Variation of?

Tapotement (7th Variation)

Diffused is a Variation of?

Tapping

using the fingertips of one or both hands at various speeds

Tapping (1st Sub Variation)

Punctuation is a Sub Variation of?

Tapping (2nd Sub Variation)

Pulsing is a Sub Variation of?

Tapping (3rd Sub Variation)

Raindrops is a Sub Variation of?

Punctuation

hard tapping excellent for the soles of the feet

Pulsing

is performed one handed with alternate deep and light tap

Raindrops

each finger tips of the hand strikes the skin lightly at a different time.

Pincement

skin is lifted by grasping quickly at the point of striking

Pincement (1st Sub Variation)

Plucking is a Sub Variation of?

Plucking

done in the ear

Cupping

curved the palmer surface of the hand into a cup, as if you’re holding water

Hacking

chop using the ulnar edge of one or both hands with a finger relaxed.

Hacking (1st Sub Variation)

Quaking is a Sub Variation of?

Quaking

strike with last 3 fingertips producing a quaking sound

Pounding

also known as a beating performed with the sides of one or both loose fists contracting the skin alternately.

Pounding (1st Sub Variation)

Rapping is a Sub Variation of?

Rapping

the loose fists may be placed palm down like knocking at the door

Clapping

is performed with the palmer surface of the hands and fingers, striking the skin with alternate strkoes.

Clapping (1st Sub Variation)

Slapping is a Sub Variation of?

Slapping

striking the skin lightly in an upward motion

Diffused

lay a palmer surface on the skin while striking the back of the hand using a relaxed fist to diffuse the force.

Vibration (Word Origin)

It is named after the Latin term vibrio for shaker.

Vibration (Meaning)

It is a rapid shaking equivalent to trembling movements of the hand.

Vibration (1st Variation)

Fine is a Variation of?

Vibration (2nd Variation)

Jostling is a Variation of?

Vibration (3rd Variation)

Rocking is a Variation of?

Fine

Fingertips trembling the skin; fingers and wrist rigid gliding along

Jostling

rhythmic and vigorous shaking back and forth

Jostling (1st Sub Variation)

Coarse is a Sub Variation of?

Coarse

grasp at the most proximal point and slide down distally.

Rocking

push and catch motion

Effleurage All Variations

One Handed

Two-Handed

Alternate Hand

Nerve Stroke

Petrissage All Variations

One Handed Petrissage

Two-Handed Petrissage

Alternate Hand Petrissage

Fulling

Skin Rolling

Friction All Variations

Superficial Warming

Cross Fiber or Deep Transverse Friction

Rolling

Wringing

Circular

Chucking or Deep Parallel Friction