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Sylvia: Pam some people experience more swelling or firmness in their lower leg. Is there anything
they can do to soften this area? Pam: Yes there is. You can do some very gentle
kneading. What you want to do is use your fingertips. This is the only time you use
your finger tips. Place your fingertips where you feel the tissue hard or firm. Gently push
in and up towards your knee. You want to repeat this stroke in the same area several times
until you feel the tissue soften. You can do this several times throughout the day if
necessary. So I am pushing in, releasing up. This is firmer than the gentle massage we
have been doing but it is still not a deep massage. You can follow this stroke with the
gentle stretching and releasing of the skin that we have been showing you in the demonstration.
Pam: If this kneading is difficult for you, you can also help to soften the tissue by
gently squeezing. Again you squeeze on one area several times. You can do this with one
hand or two hands whatever is comfortable for you. Once you feel this tissue soften,
gentle stretch the skin and release as we have been showing you in the demonstration.
Sylvia: Thanks Pam Pam: You're welcome.