Swedish Massage encompasses a variety of massage techniques specifically designed for relaxation by applying pressure on muscles against deeper muscles and bones, rubbing in the same direction of the return flow of the heart. Techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking. The typical sequence of techniques are as follows:  1) Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips; 2) Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers; 3) Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers; 4) Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body; 5) Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping; and 6) Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching.

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