What is Swedish Massage Therapy?

The Swedish massage is one of the most common types of massages technique. The technique aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension, energizing the body, and improving overall health. This type of massage is gentler than deep tissue massage and involves actions like percussion, kneading, vibration, tapping, and rolling. The Swedish massage is better suited for people interested in relaxation and tension relief. Essential massage oil or lotion is used to protect the skin from friction.

What can I expect during Swedish Massage Therapy?

Swedish massage therapy helps to relax the entire body by stroking the muscles in long, gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. A variety of techniques are used in Swedish massage Therapy that includes circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, light tapping, and more.

Essential oils or lotions are considered that are best suited to your skin type. Your therapist will massage the appropriate essential oils or lotions into your body with a series of strokes and techniques. It includes a specific part of your body and what you want to achieve. The technique might be long, gliding strokes across your back to help you relax, or kneading or rubbing your shoulders to relax any knots. 

Benefits of Swedish Massage Therapy

Swedish massage therapy uses gentler strokes on the leaner and more delicate parts of the body, and stronger strokes where there is thicker muscle coverage. These adjustments to different pressure make it a suitable massage for relaxation and energizing the body.

Here are the lists of benefits of Swedish Massage Therapy:

•          Soothing tight muscles and boosting well-being

•          Relieving muscular strain by flushing out toxins

•          Enhancing blood circulation throughout the body

•          Keep ligaments and tendons flexible and improve range of motion

•          Relieving emotional and physical stress

•          Relieving back pain and chronic pain