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Adhesions
– abnormal adherence of tissue to surrounding
structures.
Contraindication
– a condition that exists making massage inappropriate
for the client. A site specific contraindication would
be sunburn or lesion. A whole body contraindication
would be uncontrolled high blood pressure or kidney disease.
Essential Oils
- oils are absorbed through the nasal epithelium
and the olfactory bulb to the brain, and also through
the lungs and pores of the skin into the circulatory
system, where they affect the mind and body.
Exfoliation
– the removal of the outer layer of dead skin
cells.
Fascia (connective
tissue) – the strong, connective tissue
that surrounds all muscles, muscle groups, bones and
organs.
Hydrotherapy
- the use of water externally or internally in its
solid, liquid or gaseous form.
Modality
– the term referring to a system of treatment
techniques, for example Acupressure, Cranial Sacral
or Swedish massage.
Myofascial Release
– the technique used to loosen fascial tissue
and increase movement within the tissue.
Pressure Point
– a technique using the gradual application
of pressure to the tissue using the elbow, knuckles,
thumb or fingers to relax the muscle and decrease
clients symptoms.
Trigger Point
– hyperirritable spot within a taut band of
skeletal muscle or its fascia, that is painful on
compression. Pain can be local or refer to another
area.
Paraffin
- a therapeutic and moisturizing wax that melts at
low levels of heat, utilized to administer deep, penetrating
heat to joints and muscles.
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