Massage Techniques: Abs and Chest
The abdominal muscles (or “abs”) are actually made up of four separate muscles: the internal and external obliques, the rectus abdominis, and the transversus abdominis. Together, these muscles help us stand upright, twist, turn, and bend. Many professional massage therapists don’t include ab massage in a full-body massage because it’s a soft, vulnerable part of the body, and for some people, having that area worked can bring up feelings and emotions. Always use light, gentle pressure when massaging the abs. The chest is comprised of two muscles, the pectoralis major and the pectoralis minor. Those muscles allow us to make hugging and pushing motions. CAUTION Do not massage someone who is pregnant or who has high blood pressure or gastrointestinal (GI) issues. An ab massage will probably be uncomfortable for someone who has recently had a heavy meal. At mobile massage London we avoid this. Begin with the standard effleurage warm-up, but this time use an even gentler touch. ...