Feel the rhythm in your massage. The clapping technique involves rhythmic, repeated slapping or tapping on different parts of the body. It is one of many variations used in tapotement, which is a Swedish massage style. The clapping technique is used to stimulate the muscles, target deep tissues, and increases circulation in the body. A massage therapist may use cupped hands to slap different areas of the body, such as the back, arms, legs, and feet. The slapping motion creates a vibration that helps loosen tight muscles and prepare the body for deeper massage work. Traditionally, experts perform this technique with their palms or with the sides of their hands. The clapping technique is perfect for warming soft tissues, which relieves tensions and boosts blood circulation.

BENEFITS OF CLAPPING MASSAGE:

• Relaxes the Body
• Boosts Circulation
• Warms Soft Tissues
• Increases Energy Levels
• Loosen Tense Tissues
• Enhances Physical Performance

HOW CLAPPING MASSAGE IS PERFORMED:

A massage chair’s rollers follow the motion and rhythm of a traditional clapping massage as if it were being performed by a masseuse. Some massage chairs allow you to sync music to the rhythm of this massage program. Want a massage chair that uses this technique? Consider looking into the Ogawa Active XL 3D. This massage chair utilizes the clapping technique’s deep tissue strategy in rapid succession with swift strikes of the chair’s massage rollers. Want to learn more about the Clapping technique? Click HERE.