Knead
Knead (Medical Term)
Knead (pronounced: /ni:d/) is a term often used in the field of physical therapy and massage therapy. It refers to a specific technique used by therapists to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body.
Etymology
The term 'knead' originates from the Old English 'cnedan', which means 'to knead'. It is akin to the Old High German 'knetan' which means 'to press, knead'.
Definition
In a medical context, to knead means to apply pressure and manipulate specific areas of the body, particularly the muscles, using rhythmic and repetitive movements. This is often done with the hands, fingers, and elbows. The purpose of kneading is to alleviate pain, reduce stress, improve blood circulation, and promote overall well-being.
Related Terms
- Massage: A general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Kneading is one of the techniques used in massage therapy.
- Effleurage: A French word meaning "to skim" or "to touch lightly on", is a series of massage strokes used in Swedish massage to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using petrissage.
- Petrissage: A massage technique that involves kneading the body. It is used to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and reduce stress.
- Myofascial Release: A manipulative treatment that attempts to release tension in the fascia due to trauma, posture, or inflammation. Kneading can be used as a technique in myofascial release.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Knead
- Wikipedia's article - Knead
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