What is pertissage?

Answer 1

Petrissage or friction is performed with the ball of the thumb.

The aim is to squeeze the muscle against a bone to stretch and smooth the muscle's fibres releasing muscular tension. Petrissage also causes a localized increase in blood flow, helps t breakdown adipose tissue and adhesions.

Petrissage is very effective in removing toxins from muscles cells. Petrissage causes a localized increase in heat within the cells that makes the muscles body more pliable, efficient, and toned.

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Answer 2

Petrissage is a massage technique that involves kneading and rolling the muscles with a firm pressure. It is commonly used in Swedish massage to help increase blood flow, relax tense muscles, and improve overall circulation.