Friction class made me sooooooo tired!

[OwieDokie]

Ok, maybe I am coming down with something, but today we started on friction and I feel wiped out. I was just starting to feel like I was moving/flowing really good with the petrissage and eff. Today when I tried the linear thumb friction on the leg I just couldn't get it down. Palmer friction felt good though. Anyways my body feels depleted. I wonder if there are some strokes you can toss in the real world if something else works just as well for you. Hope so cuz I just could't get behind this thumb friction. I am of course leaving myself open to learning it. But right now I need a nap!!

 

[Pompal 09.]

hang in there.

i don't normally using thumb friction on larger muscle groups unless i'm going after a specific attachments. i'm more apt to use palm, fist or elbow friction on broader areas.

 

[Kollin N]

If you have some extra $$$, invest in a copy of Art Riggs Deep Tissue book. We did not use it in school, but I bought it on my own. I refer to it often. He has a great discussion on body mechanics and how best to use your body to remain injury free. You can find it on Amazon.

LaLoba

 

[Sir Poopsalot]

The first thing you should be learning is how to use proper body mechanics. That said, it is going to be tiring at first because you are not used to moving in certain ways...especially for extended periods of time.

As another poster said, you should not really be using a lot of thumb pressure work on larger muscle groups, like the leg and back. The use of small mucles , like your thumb, should be saved for smaller muscle groups, like the neck, arms, head and shoulders....and for pressure points.

 

[The fish guy]

my classmates say my cross fiber friction is really good...but I don't want to do it a lot because it does wear on me. I use my palms. I plan to reserve it only for when a client comes in with a specific need.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Don't forget to breathe