Before touching the client, the practitioner circles them. Orcs look for asymmetry. Is one shoulder hiked to guard against stress? Is the weight distributed unevenly on the feet?
: Using knuckles the size of walnuts to find every knot. "If it doesn't crunch," Krog would grunt, "it's not relaxed yet." The Boulder Press orc massage guide
The Beginner's Guide To Massage: The 5 Movements You Need To Know 1 Nov 2025 — Before touching the client, the practitioner circles them
Elven massage: “Inhale peace, exhale tension.” Human massage: “Breathe into the stretch.” Before touching the client
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