Anterior Trunk Massage - Class 4 Flashcards
do a few clearing strokes along the anterior/lateral cervical spine
from mastoid process to lateral deltoids
and back up
opening
no clear cut opening
do a few clearing strokes along the anterior/lateral cervical spine
how do we start
superior and work our way inferiorly
steps of the massage
effleurage strokes
deep NM strokes
muscle play and strumming
raking
mobilization
circular frictions
skin glides
releases
effleurage strokes
along anterior/lateral cervical mm
just clearing strokes
deep NM strokes along
along SCM, scalenes, upper trap and pec major
deep NM strokes
stripping
specific and broad contact compressions
petrissage along upper traps, anterior deltoid, scalenes and pec major
muscle play and strumming
for pec major
raking along
lower cervical mm
mobilize the
trachea
circular frictions along
SCM
scalenes
upper traps
subclavius
around manubrium and body of sternum
b/w each rib/sternocostal jxns
skin glides along
sternum
w/ direct and indirect techniques to release CT
release the
pec minor and subscapularis
after finishing the superior portion of the trunk
we move to the lower portion
move towel to cover up the superior portion
lower portion of the anterior trunk massage
bony contours/circular frictions
horizontal stroke
perpendicular mobs
mobilize
boney contours
locate and strum
