Relaxing Swedish Massage
Back Massage Techniques
If you've​ not had a massage before, here is an example of the kind of techniques and process that Stephen will follow, when massaging your back. Effleurage means flowy movements, to move and warm-up the muscles. Stephen will constantly check with you to adjust pressures and movements according to your preference.
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Effleurage. Into waist, rib cage, and shoulders
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Alternate double handed kneading
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Ironing with both hands from the side
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Figure of eight ironing, kneading
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Picking up the back
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Wringing the shoulders
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Skin rolling bringing hands together
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Warming slides in quick succession
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Finger kneading around the scapula and up and down the spine
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Shaking/rocking the body and spine
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Vibrations up the spine
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Spinal lengthening/opening stretches/slides
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Effleurage down the body from the head
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Kneading the neck
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Alternate neck strokes with two hands
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Lymphatic drainage up the spine
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Finger spirals away from the spine
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Multiple finger rotates either side of spine
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Neuro-muscular points knuckling up and down spine and around shoulder blades
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Hacking
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Pummelling
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Cupping
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Light strokes/feathering
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Palm of hand either side of spine pressures(possible with towel)
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Gentle patting. (baby pat with towel)
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Effleurage​​
