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Body Massage
Wringing
Wringing
wringing is a movement where
the tissues are lifted away from
the bone, and pushed and wrung
from side to side as the hands
move up and down across the
length of the muscle
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MAJOR BONES OF THE SKELETON
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EFFECTS AND USES OF WRINGING
Increases circulation to area
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cardiovascular system.
• Brings nutrients and oxygen
• Improves the condition of the skin
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circulatory system
Removes waste products
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lymphatic system.
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Increases metabolism
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Tissue fluid is squeezed from tissue spaces
speeding up flow of lymph
Further details
about the lymphatic
system
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Massage increases the blood flow through the area
being treated, producing hyperaemia and erythema
[reddening of the skin]
It speeds up flow of blood through the veins. Venous
blood carries away waste products more quickly.
Massage will relieve pain and stiffness by flushing out
metabolic waste and easing pressure on the capilaries.
This aids the flow of blood in the tissues.
Nutrients and oxygen nourish tissues and aid tissue
recovery and repair
Massage dilates superficial arterioles and capillaries.
This improves the movement of substances in and out
of cells via tissue fluid which increases metabolic rate .
The viscosity of the blood is reduced .
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
The lymphatic system drains tissue fluid from the spaces
between cells
It transports tissue fluid and proteins into bloodstream
It transports fats from the small intestine to the blood
Massage is very effective at speeding flow of lymph in the
lymphatic vessels and increasing the drainage of tissue fluid
The squeezing action of wringing increases the amount of
tissue fluid passing into the vessels to be drained away
EFFECTS AND USES OF
WRINGING
Increased blood flow raises the
temperature of the area slightly ,
which will aid relaxation and ease
pain
Improves elasticity and extensibility
of tissues
Stretches tight facia and tight
muscle fibres
Eases tension and mobilises large
muscle groups, especially before and
after exercise
Facia
Facia is our soft tissue skeleton, which
forms a continuous covering that links
our bones, joints and muscles together
Facia is a type of connective tissue.
It links parts of the body together and
is able to transmit some of the force
created by muscles.
There are two types, superficial and
deep.
Superficial facia lies beneath the skin
and acts as a base which enables the
skin to move freely over the tissues
below.
Deep facia is tougher and more fibrous
It is laid down in the direction of
stress
EFFECTS AND USES OF
WRINGING
Stimulates, warms and softens areas of
adipose tissue
Sedative effect on nerve endings when
performed slowly
Stimulating effect when performed
briskly
Effects of massage on adipose tissue
Adipose tissue is a connective tissue made up of cells called
adipocytes, which are adapted to store fat.
Adipose tissue is found in the subcutaneous layer under the skin and
around organs.
Massage is thought to help the dispersal of fat because the deeper
movements stimulate blood flow to the area. The effect this has is
to soften the area and speed up removal via the blood from that
area.