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Swedish Massage
What is a Swedish Massage? |
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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.
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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.
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Swedish Massage
Techniques?
Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes,
kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration,
effleurage, and shaking motions. The usual 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 |
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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.
Other Services
Craniosacral Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage
Deep Tissue Massage
The Light Beam Generator
EMF
Balancing Technique®
The Reconnection®
Reconnective Healing
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