SWEDISH / RELAXTION MASSAGE
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
PRENATAL MASSAGE
SHIATSU MASSAGE
SIGNATURE MASSAGE
REFLEXOLOGY FOOT MASSAGE
CHAIR MASSAGE
SCALP MASSAGE
Swedish Massage:
What is a Swedish Massage? The
term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically
designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles
and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to
the heart.
Swedish massage was developed in the 1700's by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik
Ling.
Purpose
of Swedish Massage
The
main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and
release toxins from the muscles.
Swedish
massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of
lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without
increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple
and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes
the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and
physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also
has many specific medical uses.
Swedish
Massage Techniques
Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping,
percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. The usually sequence of techniques are:
1. Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips
2. Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers
3. Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers
4. Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body
5. Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping
6. Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching
Benefits of Swedish Massage Swedish
massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles,
glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.
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MASSAGE BENEFITS
Stress Relief - Stress-related muscle tension can develop into painful conditions such as chronic headache or shoulder and back pain. Therapeutic massage is a remarkable tool for stress relief and feeling better both physically and mentally.
Circulatory Benefits - Swedish massage and lymphatic drainage massage produces vascular reflex that promotes delivery of oxygen and nutrients and removal of waste materials.
Recovery From Injury-Massage is extremely effective in the injury recovery process, such as tendonitis, ligaments or tendons sprains or strains, frozen shoulder, carpel tunnel,whiplash. or tennis elbow.
Posture Improvement - Release restrictions in muscles, joints and surrounding fascia helps your body to return to a more natural posture.
Everyday Good health - Massage offer preventive care to support your ongoing good health and well being. Regular massage can release chronically contracted muscles and fascia, improving the balance among muscle groups and promoting healthful circulation. Your body will be more resilient in the face of daily stress, less prone to injury and subluxation.
Weight Reduction - Massage may burst that fat capsules in the subcutaneous layer so that the fat exudes and becomes absorbed.
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