| Transverse Frictions are
one of the two types of frictions used in massage.
(The other type of
frictions are circular
frictions.) Frictions generally are a small variety of techniques
by which specific anatomical structures are manipulated using the fingers
or thumbs only. Frictions are precise movements focussed on a very small
area of the body.
Transverse Frictions are
manipulations precise actions that are performed by the tips of only
one or two digits, such as the tip of a thumb, the finger tip of the
index finger (possibly reinforced by the tip of the middle finger on
the nail bed of the index finger), the finger tip of the middle finger
(possibly reinforced by the tip of the middle finger on
the nail bed of the index finger), or two finger tips together.
The tips of the fingers used are moved backwards and forwards across
the structure being worked such that there is no movement between the
therapist's fingers and the client's skin - but rather movement between
the structures being worked and the overlying tissues/skin
Frictions should not be continued for an
excessive amount of time. They should never be performed
over recently strained muscles or scar tissue, over any form of inflammation
(of the skin or underlying
structures and organs), in cases of inflammatory conditions, skin
infections, varicose veins, or when the client is pregnant.
If in doubt about the safety of a movement, even qualified therapists shouldn't
perform it - but should seek further expert/medical advice.
This Section consists of short summaries about the
classical massage movements. This list is not exhaustive and visitors
are encouraged to supplement their study by reading many different sources.
For more general information about Massage see
the sections about:
Massage, Indian
Head Massage, Aromatherapy,
Carrier
Oils, Business
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