Swedish Massage

$\"Massage$ Massage therapy is a technique which is used in complementary and alternative medicine practices for centuries. There are well over 30 different techniques in massage therapy. One of those is Swedish massage which refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax the muscles through the application of pressure against deeper muscles and bones. This technique was developed in the 1700 by a Swedish doctor named Per henrik Ling.

The technique of Swedish massage uses five styles of long flowing strokes. These five basic strokes are sliding or gliding, kneading, rhythmic tapping, cross fiber and rhythmic shaking. Research has shown that it is helpful for individuals who have poor circulation.

Swedish massage has been shown to shorten the recovery time of muscle strains by flushing the tissues of the lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes that build up during an injury. This increase in circulation to the area that has been injured happens without increasing the load on the heart. Swedish massage also helps to stimulate the skin and nervous system and reduces both emotional and physical stress. In fact, some psychologists suggest a regular program of Swedish massage for stress management.

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