Home / Answers / Chiropractor / Massage Techniques

Massage Techniques

Massaging techniques are of five types, namely effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, frictions, and vibrations. Effleurage consists of linking movements, petrissage comprises deep strokes given by fingers, heels, and thumb. Kneading, picking up, ringing, and rolling are the types of petrissage. Tapotement is used to stimulate and tone the area, whereas vibrations help in reducing pain and fatigue. Frictions are rubbing movements that are done on the skin surface.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published on this website are written by Verified Health and Wellness Experts and Therapists. The Content has been moderated by the iCliniq Content Review Team before publication. Post your health questions on iCliniq-Wellness by choosing the right Wellness Specialty and get them answered. Your queries will be answered 24/7 by top Wellness Experts from iCliniq-Wellness.

What is the reason for my neck pain after pulling a tight fit cloth over my head?

Query: Hi doctor, I had pain when pulling a tight fitted wetsuit over my head and that caused severe pain for four weeks. It got better but it has now been four months and I cannot turn my head left or right as it hurts. The neck is stiff and I fell somewhere around C7 vertebra. I have pain with what feel...  Read Full »

Sreenivasa Rao

Sreenivasa Rao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, what you had is a minor strain and dysfunction in your neck. Nothing to worry about. A small muscle while you try to pull up that wet suit caused spasm and pain which have not got relaxed and disturbing the structures as it is still in that dysfuncti...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Wellness Expert Online

Choose a Specialty
* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.