petrissage

(ˌpeɪtriːˈsɑːʒ; French petrisaʒ) n (Complementary Medicine) a massage technique that uses firm pressure and works on specific muscles

pétrissage

A technique used in massage in which fleshy areas of the body are kneaded in order to stretch and relax tight muscles.

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petrissage - massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezedmassage - kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation

petrissage

pé·tris·sage

(pā-trē-sazh'), A manipulation in massage, consisting in a kneading of the muscles. [Fr. kneading]

pétrissage

A massage technique in which fascicles of muscles are kneaded, lifted, grasped, squeezed, rolled and released, with the intent of stimulating locoregional circulation and relaxing contracted muscles.

pé·tris·sage

(pā-trē-sahzh') A movement in massage that involves the lifting of tissues away from underlying structures, with the intention of improving elasticity and stimulating local blood and lymph circulation. Includes kneading, skin rolling, and wringing. [Fr. kneading]

petrissage

Related to petrissage: friction massage

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Words related to petrissage

noun massage of the skin which is gently lifted and squeezed

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massage

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