Indian Head Massage Techniques - Upper Back

Champissage is focusing on the upper area of the body: the upper back, shoulders and neck, skull and face. The techniques include general massage techniques as well as techniques specific only to Champissage.

Upper Back Massage

Upper Back - Palm friction

Using the heel of your palm, make clockwise circles on the upper back. Make the circles on both sides of the spine trying to cover as much as possible. This relives tensions and breaks up knots.

Upper Back – effleurage

Using you entire palm, point your fingers upwards, start from the mid section of the back and glide your palms towards neck.  Once neck area reached, continue onto shoulders. This relaxes the upper back muscles and the shoulders.