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Application Method: Sustained pressure into myofascial restrictions. Therapeutic Benefits: Reduces fascial tension, improves range of motion, and alleviates pain.

Application Method: Direct, sustained pressure to hyperirritable spots in the muscle. Therapeutic Benefits: Helps release trigger points, relieves referred pain, and improves muscular function.

Application Method: Suction cups are placed on the skin, creating negative pressure. Therapeutic Benefits: Increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and can release muscle tension.

Application Method: Passive movement of a skeletal joint. Therapeutic Benefits: Increases joint mobility, reduces pain, and improves function.

Application Method: Deep, circular motions with fingertips or elbows are applied perpendicular to the tissue. Therapeutic Benefits: Breaks down scar tissue, enhances tissue flexibility, and promotes healing.

Application Method: Patient actively uses muscles on request from a precisely controlled position in a specific direction against a distinctly executed therapist counterforce. Therapeutic Benefits: Increases range of motion and flexibility, strengthens weakened muscles, and reduces muscle spasms.

Application Method: Friction is applied in a transverse direction across the muscle fibers. Therapeutic Benefits: Promotes the healing process of connective tissue, reduces adhesions, and improves range of motion.

Application Method: Kneading movements are applied, often using thumbs and knuckles. Therapeutic Benefits: Helps to mobilize deep muscle layers, enhances lymphatic drainage, and reduces muscle tension.

Application Method: Techniques that involve movements and stretches to release tension and compression in the nerves. Therapeutic Benefits: Improves nerve mobility, decreases neuropathic pain, and supports nerve tissue healing.

Application Method: Muscles are stretched for 2 seconds at a time with the assistance of the therapist. Therapeutic Benefits: Promotes flexibility, enhances circulation, and helps prevent overstretching.

Application Method: Patient is positioned away from restricted motion to relieve an abnormal neuromuscular reflex. Therapeutic Benefits: Reduces tenderness, enhances relaxation, and alleviates pain.

Application Method: Long, sweeping strokes are used. Therapeutic Benefits: Enhances circulation, promotes relaxation, and prepares tissues for deeper massage.

Application Method: Pinching and lifting the skin away from underlying structures. Therapeutic Benefits: Improves skin and fascial mobility, releases adhesions, and enhances circulation.

Application Method: Gentle, rhythmic moves that mimic the natural direction of lymph flow. Therapeutic Benefits: Supports the body's lymphatic system, reduces edema, and improves detoxification.