Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is a therapy that enhances blood circulation and provides relaxation. It includes the use of long gliding strokes primarily in the direction of the blood flowing to the heart. This massage rejuvenates the body.

History of Swedish Massage

The founder of Swedish massage is Pehr Henrik Ling. He incorporated the massage techniques that were used by the Romans and the Greeks into the Swedish massage, which was formerly known as Medical Gymnastics. However, the credit for popularizing this massage goes to Johann Mezger ( Dutch physician).

How Swedish Massage Works

It involves the applying of pressure with hands and palms on the muscles of the body. This is done in order to increase the oxygen level in blood and release the body toxins. It comprises various techniques.

Swedish Massage Techniques

• Effuerage – Gliding strokes with palms, fingertips and thumbs.
• Petrissage- It involves kneading movements with the help of thumbs/fingers and hands.
• Friction – Rubbing with palms and hands
• Tapotement – Repeated heavy blows.
• Vibration – Oscillatory movements
• Percussion –Tapping or hacking

Benefits of Swedish Massage

• Improves blood circulation
• Relieves you of stress and tension.
• Relieves you of anxiety
• Improves muscle flexibility and cures muscle problems
• Releases toxins from the muscles
• Immune system gets improved
• Cures digestion problem
• Cures aches
• Cures muscle cramps
• Cures nerve problem
• Cures gland problem
• Helps in healing of wounds

Conditions Treated by Swedish Massage

• Headache
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Muscle spasms
• Asthma
• Osteoarthritis
• Arthritis
• Whiplash
• TMJ disorder
• Shoulder pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Fibromyalga
• Myofascial pain
• Posture problems

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