petrissage

/ˌpɛtrɪˈsɑʒ/
noun
  1. 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.
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