TSUBAKI MASSAGE STEP 5
Leg Massage
A step-by-step guide to the leg massage procedure used at Tsubaki Japan Wellness. Warm the entire legs, loosen the calves and thighs, and stimulate foot pressure points to ease fatigue.
LEG MASSAGE PROCEDURE
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow the flow of the treatment from warming strokes to calf care, thigh release, and foot pressure-point stimulation.
Effleurage to Warm the Entire Legs
Begin by warming the entire legs and relaxing the muscles. From the ankles to the thighs: Using the whole palm, slowly glide upward from the ankles to the calves and then to the thighs while applying oil.
During this process, keep the flow directed toward the heart—from the toes toward the top of the thighs—to encourage lymphatic drainage. Avoid strong pressure; use gentle, smooth strokes.
Petrissage to Loosen the Calf Muscles
The calves are often called the “second heart” and play a key role in circulation. Carefully loosening this area helps improve overall blood flow. Grasp the thickest part of the calves with both hands and alternately knead as if wringing a towel, imagining the muscle separating from the bone.
Massage the border between the Achilles tendon and the calf with your thumbs and fingertips. As this area tends to tighten, spend extra time here. Then, don’t forget to knead both the inner and outer sides of the calves.
Kneading to Release the Thigh Muscles
The hamstrings on the back of the thighs tend to stiffen from prolonged sitting. Knead the entire area: Grasp the thigh muscles broadly with both hands and loosen them by rocking side to side, then knead as if “kneading dough.”
Pay special attention to the glute–thigh junction and the backs of the knees. Friction for deeper tension: For stubborn knots, incorporate friction by applying small circular pressure with the thumbs or the base of the palms.
Kneading to Stimulate Foot Pressure Points
Use your fingers to apply deep, steady stimulation to foot pressure points. By adding body weight as you knead, you can address tension and fatigue that are hard to reach with the hands alone. Massage to break up deep adhesions within the muscles and improve blood circulation.
MASSAGE PROCEDURE
Complete the Tsubaki Massage Steps
This leg massage completes the Tsubaki massage step-by-step sequence. You can return to the first step or review the previous back massage step.
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