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Muscle Rolling is a massage technique in the category
of petrissage movements.
It is less commonly used than the other similar technique of Skin
Rolling.
In general, petrissage movements involve compressing soft tissues (such
as skin and muscle tissue) against each other and/or against
the underlying bone/s.
Muscle Rolling is a technique by which pressure is applied
to compress muscles laterally.
It is a relatively advanced technique
that can be used to stretch muscles and/or to stimulate
circulation in the muscles treated.
Petrissage movements should not be applied to any inflamed areas (incl.
abdominal inflammations such as appendicitis), in cases of hernia, pregnancy,
or intensively over recent muscle strains or scars.
If in doubt about the safety of a movement don't perform it - seek advice
from a tutor or medical professional.
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,
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