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Massage Glossary
Acupressure
Adhesion
Aromatherapy
Bodywork
Compression
Connective Tissue
Contraindication
Cryotherapy
Diaphragmatic breathing
Draping procedure
Edema
Effleurage (Gliding)
Fasciae
Fight-or-flight response
Friction
Homeostasis
Hydrotherapy
Ischemia
Massage
Myofascial pain
Pettrissage
Proprioception
Range of Motion (ROM)
Swedish massage
Tapotment (Percussion)
Therapeutic massage
Trigger point
Vibration
Wellness
Acupressure - Therapy based on relieving trigger points associated wit meridian lines.
Adhesion - A fibrous band hold parts together. top
Aromatherapy - The use of scents as in essential oils to aid in the healing process.
Bodywork - A term that encompasses many hands on therapies.
Compression - The art of compressing tissue of the body as in a massage compression stroke.
Connective Tissue - one of the tissues of the body that connects and supports organs and other structures of the body. top
Contraindication - Pathological condition for which massage is not indicated, either because it would be harmful, or would not help the condition.
Cryotherapy - The use of cold (ice) in therapy.
Diaphragmatic breathing - Breathing deeply so as to affect the diaphragm of the body.
Draping procedure - The process used to drape a massage client so as to ensure privacy and modesty.
Edema - Swelling of tissue due to fluid retention.
Effleurage (Gliding) - A superficial massage stroke using long gliding strokes using a variety of pressures.
Fasciae - The layers of connective tissue membrane that surround organs and structures of the body. top
Fight-or-flight response - The body's first reaction to perceived stress.
Friction - A massage stroke which compresses and lifts the tissue.
Homeostasis - State of balance between the inside of the body and the external environment. top
Hydrotherapy - Use of water in its three forms-liquid, solid or vapor-in the treatment of the body.
Ischemia - Heat and redness on the skin due to constricted blood flow in the muscles.
Massage - The manipulation of the soft tissue of the body.
Myofascial pain - Pain caused by hardening or sticking of the fascia and muscles.
Pettrissage - A massage stroke that lifts, squeezes, and rolls the tissue. top
Pressure point - Specific point along the meridians that can become painful when congestion or imbalance is present.
Proprioception -In body tissue, the body's awareness of position, posture, movement and changes in equilibrium.
Range of Motion (ROM) - The actions of a joint as it moves through all its movements.
Swedish massage - A Western massage system based on five strokes. top
Tapotment (Percussion) - A massage stroke; the striking of series of rapid blows to the body to stimulate it.
Therapeutic massage - Massage performed with the aim to provide treatment for a specific condition.
Trigger point - Hyperirritable spot on the body that elicits pain when pressed. Normal tissue is not painful.
Vibration - A Swedish massage stroke that includes oscillating, quivering, or trembling of tissues, performed quickly and repeatedly.
Wellness - The state of feeling well in the body, mind and spirit. top
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