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MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
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Massage Mode
What It Does
ROLLING
Rolls gently up and down your
back near your spine.
PERCUSSION
Alternates rapid-tapping strokes
along the spine to stimulate both
spinal muscles and spinal joint
areas, emulating the percussive
massage technique used in
sports medicine for deep muscle
therapy.
COMPRESSION
Presses on spinal muscles
and spinal joint areas using
alternating strokes and
a gentle rocking motion,
emulating a technique
used in sports medicine
and in spinal therapy by
chiropractors.
KNEADING
Kneads your back in a small,
circular motion on both sides of
your spine simultaneously.
FOOT and CALF
Kneads your calves or feet in a
small, circular motion.
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Benefi ts
Warms and loosens your
muscles, preparing your back
for deeper massage. Relieves
muscle tension, improves
circulation and relaxes the
back.
Flexes spinal joints and
relieves pressure on the spinal
column, invigorating the entire
back area.
Spreads and applies pressure
to deep muscle tissue, forcing
it to relax, while the rocking
motion loosens spinal joints.
Aides in muscle and joint
repair due to strain from
exercise, long hours bent
over a desk, or just day-to-
day stress, and can improve
mobility and overall posture.
Relieves tension and soreness
by lifting and stretching
muscles. Improves circulation
and helps bring vital nutrients
to the spinal area.
Relieves tension and soreness
by lifting and stretching
muscles. Improves circulation
and helps bring vital nutrients
to the calves and feet.