Benefits of Swedish Massage

Learn how Swedish Massage helps the mind and body interact  to improve overall well-being.

What is it?

Swedish massage is the most popular type of massage in the whole world. It involves using the hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the surface layers of the muscles and improve mental and physical health. Active or passive joint movement can also be part of the massage. The benefits of Swedish massage include increased blood circulation, mental relaxation and

physical, reducing stress and muscle tension and improving range of motion.

The benefits of a session!

For the body

• Releases contracted muscles and stretches connective tissue

• Relieves muscle cramps and spasms and reduces physical fatigue

• Helps loosen joints and improve range of motion

• Increases muscle strength

• Calms the nervous system

• Stimulates blood circulation

• Improves skin tone

• Relieves symptoms of disorders such as asthma, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic and acute pain syndromes, myofacial pain, headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and athletic

• Speeds up recovery from injuries and illnesses

• Improves lymphatic drainage of metabolic waste

For the brain

• mental relaxation

• improving the length and quality of sleep

• relieves stress, depression, anxiety and irritation

• increasing the ability to concentrate

• improving the feeling of well-being.

Who can benefit from Swedish Massage therapy?

If you are looking for short-term pain relief and temporary relaxation, you can benefit from a Swedish massage. Long-term effects in the treatment of pain and anxiety can be achieved with regular periodic sessions. Some research from 2016 also identified massage as a better alternative to using medication for long-term pain. Other 2016 studies have claimed that massage therapy is preferable for those who are resistant to drug treatment for chronic pain.

What you can expect from a traditional Swedish massage

When you choose to try a Swedish massage, you can expect the session to last 60-90 minutes, with your therapist giving you time to privately undress and lie on the massage table. You can choose to cover yourself with towels, which will help you feel safe and warm during this time. If you prefer not to be exposed at any point during the session, you can choose not to be exposed. Instead, your therapists should respect your wishes and reveal only the part they are working on.

For example, if they work on the upper back, only this part should be revealed.

The treatment should calm you down, helping you achieve complete relaxation. As such, your therapist should consider any areas of your body that are currently sensitive or tender from pain or injury. Some therapists also like to play music during the session, or chat with their clients. You should always feel free to say whether you want no music or no talking. Every part of the session should be tailored to ensure you feel comfortable, including background noises and potential distractions, so that you are able to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

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"The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage every day."

-Hippocrates