... reach individual muscles, but is preferred on a deep-seated tissue. MASSAGE. 25 Kneading with Both Hands, called Squeezing, is ...

... in compression of the 78 THE ART OF MASSAGE. deep tissues by the knuckles of the closed fist. Pressure ... production. 271 Therapeutic Applications.— Under the influence of deep ... in all cases of tissue weakness and relaxation. By its use, also, enlarged, ...

... blood to the part as in brushing, but massage affects more thoroughly the deep tissues. This will also loosen dead scarf skin. Massage thoroughly for about five minutes. This can be ...

... them can here be attempted. The pressure of deep massage exerts a simultaneous influence upon all the tissues within its reach, upon the skin, fasciae, muscles, ...

... embracing, so far as possible all of the tissues outside of the bone. 15. The second motion of deep massage is used particularly in work upon the abdominal ...

... See Fig- 17.) Dry friction is also useful. Deep muscle massage enor- mously increases the amount of blood circulating through the tissues, and in this way relieves the general nervous ...

... these constitute an important element in the cure. Massage is useful in several ways. It gives exercise to the unused muscles, improves the circulation in the extremities and deep tissues, and creates a waste of tissue that promotes ...

... of the spark, in virtue of a sharp, deep, mechanical agitation of the diseased tissue, acting in this instance like physical exercise and massage, by causing alteration of nutrition. But above and ...

... critical tests. These are afforded by simply supplying massage of the slow and deep variety to the suffering viscera. This recourse is commended by being normal to the tissues and organs, and no higher or more cogent ...

... organized bath this removal is accompanied by skilful massage or manipulation of the muscles, joints and deep-seated tissues, securing freedom of motion, flexibility and general elasticity, ...