Swedish massage is also known as the Western or classic style of
massage. It is credited to the Swedish doctor, Per Henrik Ling,
in the 1700’s. It is a scientific system of manipulations on
the muscles and connective tissues of the body for the purpose
of relaxation, rehabilitation or health maintenance. The
main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow
in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Swedish
massage techniques are specifically designed to relax muscles by
applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones and
stroking in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to
the heart.
Benefits of
Swedish Massage
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Increase the oxygen
flow in the blood
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Release toxins from
the muscles &
shortens
recovery time from muscular strain
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Increases circulation without
increasing heart load
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Stimulates the skin and nervous
system
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Reduces stress, both emotional and
physical
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Aids in the
dissolution of scar tissue adhesions
How is it
Applied?
Swedish massage therapy is comprised of the following basic
strokes and their variations:
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Effleurage - gliding
with palms, thumbs and/or fingertips
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Petrissage - kneading
movements with the hands, thumbs, and or fingers
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Friction - short back
and forth or circular pressures with palms of hands,
thumbs and/or fingers
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Vibration –
oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body
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Percussion - brisk
hacking or tapping
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Passive and Active
Movements – bending and stretching
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