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Summary: Effleurage massage on lower legs is great for shin splints. Learn how effleurage massage promotes healing in lower legs from a massage specialist in this free health video.
Nicole Aleskas professionally concentrates on educating clients about their body and what they can do to improve their overall well being as well as using massage to help facilitate...read more
"Now we're going to be doing Effleurage on the lower leg in supine position which can connect the entire leg at the end. Place one anchor hand on the leg. Apply the oil with your Effleurage strokes, up towards the heart, forming your hands around the tissue, around the leg. You contraction a little bit on the foot as you glide back up you can connect the entire leg. This is great for people with shin splints. Like I said earlier, runners, people who are on their feet all day. These muscles on the side of the calf, you want to really promote circulation for healing. Also, working on the legs can draw the energy down to give a better sense of grounding and peace of mind. That's Effleurage on the lower leg in supine."
eHow Article: Effleurage Lower Leg Massage in Supine
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