petrissage

Deep tissue kneading

Petrissage is a massage technique involving kneading, squeezing, and rolling the muscles with the hands.

The movement lifts and compresses soft tissue, working deeper than stroking techniques to release tension and improve circulation: The therapist applied firm petrissage to loosen the knots in my shoulders.

technique

kneading

Manual dough development

frictionResistance between touching surfaces
compressionForcing into smaller space
strokingRubbing softly, repeatedly

manipulation · pressure · wringing · lifting · squeezing · rhythmic · bodywork

spa

aromatherapy

Therapeutic use of plant essences

relaxationState of being unwound
wellnessOverall state of health
rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor

pampering · tranquility · soothing · destress · holistic · esthetician · luxury · self-care · serenity

therapeutic

physiotherapy

Treatment restoring bodily function

rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
remedialIntended to fix problems
musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones

circulation · lymphatic · fascia · recovery · mobility · flexibility

anatomy

muscle

Contractile body tissue

tissueDisposable soft paper
fasciaConnective tissue sheet
dermisLiving tissue under epidermis

epidermis · subcutaneous · circulation · lymph · capillaries

Opposites

massage technique type

petrissageeffleurage

Light massage technique

stroking · percussion · tapping · vibration · friction

Family

massage, effleurage

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G