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Massage Therapist

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During the session the therapist comes across adhesions in the lower back. What would be the most effective type of massage treatment to reduce adhesions?
  1. Tapping on the area
  2. Cross-fiber friction to the area
  3. Skin rolling the area
  4. Avoiding the area
Explanation
Answer: C Skin rolling is a type of petrissage used to lift and knead soft tissue. When palpating, adhesions feel bumpy, thick, and uneven to the touch and are commonly found during a massage session. Lifting and separating connective tissue increases circulation and encourages smoothness in the underlying tissue layers. Skin rolling and petrissage techniques are the most common methods used to decrease or eliminate adhesions.
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