petrissage
/ˌpɛtrɪˈsɑʒ/
noun
- A massage technique that involves kneading, rolling, and pressing the muscles and soft tissue to relieve tension and improve circulation.
- Learning proper petrissage is essential for any professional massage therapist.
- After a long run, a deep petrissage helps loosen tight leg muscles.
- The massage therapist used petrissage on my shoulders to work out the knots.