Petrissage
Petrissage is a kneading and squeezing technique that lifts, rolls and compresses muscle tissue. It works deeper than effleurage, helping to release stubborn tension, improve local circulation and mobilise soft tissue. Petrissage is a core stroke of Swedish massage.
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