Swedish Massage: A sweet way to improve your health!

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 to 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.

A BIT OF HISTORY

The history of Swedish massage is a bit confusing, as there are two people who are often credited with discovering it. The first is Per Henrik Ling, a Swedish fencing instructor and doctor. The second is Johann Georg Mezger, a Dutch doctor.

Ling developed a massage system in the 1830s that he called the "Swedish Movement Cure." He believed that massage could be used to improve circulation, flexibility and range of motion. Mezger also developed a massage system in the 1860s, which he called "medical gymnastics." He used massage to treat a variety of medical conditions, including muscle tension, headaches, and back pain.

It is now believed that Mezger was the true inventor of Swedish massage. However, Ling's name is still more associated with him. This is likely because Ling's massage system was more comprehensive and systematic than Mezger's.

Swedish massage quickly became popular throughout Europe and North America. It is now one of the most popular types of massage in the world. It is often used to treat a variety of conditions, including stress, muscle tension, and headaches. It can also be used for relaxation and general well-being.

BENEFITS

Unlike drug therapy, which is often associated with many systemic and long-term side effects, massage therapy is relatively safe and has few side effects. It also offers many benefits on a mental and physical level.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS

There are numerous physical benefits associated with using Swedish massage:

• - loosening of tight muscles and stretching of connective tissue

• relieving muscle cramps and spasms and reducing muscle fatigue

• loosening joints and improving range of motion

• increasing muscle strength

• calming the nervous system

• blood circulation stimulation

• strengthening muscles and skin tone

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

• accelerating recovery from injuries and illnesses

• improving lymphatic drainage of metabolic waste

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS

Mental benefits associated with Swedish massage therapy include the following:

• mental relaxation

• improving the length and quality of sleep

• alleviation of stress, depression, anxiety and irritation

• increasing the ability to concentrate

• improving the feeling of well-being.

DESCRIPTION

In a Swedish massage session, you should lie on the massage bed and cover yourself with a towel or sheet. It is a massage treatment of the whole body, except for areas that are contraindicated. Scented or unscented oil or lotion is used to facilitate the massage movements. Usually, a Swedish massage lasts 60 to 90 minutes.

When you receive a Swedish massage, you should expect a massage with different techniques with pressure from light to medium. You may feel some very light and sweet pains in the areas where you have contractions. Massage with medium pressure on the body causes the feeling of mental relaxation and has a relaxing and relaxing effect on the muscles. It promotes blood and lymph circulation perfectly. It also causes the release of endorphin and oxytocin hormones. Known as hormones of happiness.

Since it is a massage with double benefits, on a mental and physical level, it makes it even more sought after in us and in the world.

It is also considered an essential technique that led to the creation of other types of massage therapy.