With the Swedish massage and its slightly more energetic movements compared to the relax massage, we achieve the elimination of toxins and excessive tension in the muscles, eliminating pain, increasing the mobility of the joints and the firmness of the skin tone.
What is a Swedish massage?
A massage results in an emotional release. It allows the body to catch up and recharge by reconnecting and improving blood flow in the muscles that are treated.
Most of Europe recognizes the phrase “Swedish massage.” The technique is also known as “classic massage” in other places.
Swedish massage is the most well-known and extensively utilised type of massage, that has a range of the techniques in the middle on the scale from gentle to intense. It employs five different stroke techniques. Effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber or with the fibers), and vibration/shaking are the five fundamental strokes.
Swedish massage has been shown in clinical research to relieve chronic pain, tiredness, joint stiffness, and enhance function in people with osteoarthritis.
How does Swedish massage work?
By recharging and increasing blood flow to the muscles that are treated, this type of massage enables the body to reconnect and refresh. It helps facilitate both the removal of toxic substances that might cause discomfort and delayed healing of the body, as well as the delivery of nutrients necessary for proper function. If you are not active throughout the day due to your profession or other factors, your blood flow will naturally decrease. Massage is an excellent approach to re-energize everything.
What does Swedish massage target?
Massage improves blood circulation and blood flow in the muscles, joints and ligaments. When the warmth of the increased circulation affects those three structures, they tend to relax and stretch more easily. Posture and mobility will follow by being improved and less painful on a day to day basis. This type of calming massage will affect deep postural muscles that are extremely fatigued and stiff in areas such as the thighs, lumbar back and neck region.
What are the benefits of Swedish massage treatment?
- Relaxation
- Reduced stress
- Increased flexibility
- Improved posture
- Relieved headaches
- Improved sleep
- Increased energy and vitality
- Increased range of motion
- Improved skin tone