About:
Patrick Ingrassia
Patrick received his Thai Massage Teacher Certification from the Institute of Thai Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand after studying extensively with Master Chongkol Setthakorn. He has been teaching massage in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico for over 15 years. He is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Kripalu Certified Bodyworker, Certified Personal Trainer, and Yoga Teacher.
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Patrick Ingrassia
with Nayada Institute of Massage
3 feel great back massage techniques that are easy on the hands
Fist Swirls, Knuckle Press and Knuckle Walk for back massage
Many people hate to give a back massages because their hands get tired and sore. According to 18-year certified massage trainer, Patrick Ingrassia, this is because your hands are not actually designed for the kind of pressure that deep tissue massage requires.
Technique:
Fist Swirls, Knuckle Press and Knuckle Walk
Purpose:
General back pain, lower back pain, sore stiff back, and releasing tension at the end of a long day.
Tips:
Begin in lunge position behind the client with your arms straight in front of you, fists parallel. Fist press & rock together up the erectors starting at the L5/S1 junction to the mid-thoracic area-articulating the spine. Rock your body in and out and have the client exhale with each compression. Perform alternating fist swirls back to the sacrum. Fist swirl together into the hips and sacrum.
Safety:
Safe for all levels of users. As with any treatment, if you feel pain stop. Do not use this treatment, if you are recovering from a back injury or surgery. When in doubt, always first ask an expert.
Level:
Professional or home massage
Contact
Website:www.nayadausa.com
Telephone:(716) 510-6853
Email:info@NayadaUSA.com
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