Hacking

• is a light and fast movement performed with the side of the hands. The fingers touch the skin surface as the wrists move up and down. The hacking technique is used to revitalise sore and tired muscles. 
• It is effective to be used as part of a pre event massage to help stimulate the muscles and prepare them for activity.

What is hacking?

Hacking is a percussion movement. It is a light and fast movement performed with the side of hands. Both hands are used to strike muscle areas alternately. A hacking massage technique is primarily used to stimulate both the nervous and the circulatory system. It is performed onto larger muscle areas and used alongside other percussion massage techniques.

When is hacking used?

Hacking can be used to help on many circumstances. These circumstances include:

• Pre Event
• High muscle tone