Blessings Readers,
I hope to find you well and happy!
Over the next weeks I will be identifying for you different styles of massage and bodywork. Im hoping this may help when making decisions of which type of therapy best suits your health and wellbeing needs.
Just a note before I start *The term bodywork is often used to refer to therapies that are often combined and confused with massage eg, Shiatsu, Rolfing, Polarity and Reflexology.
This week I'll start with some basic information on Swedish Massage. I use Swedish Massage as part of my therapy to clients and call it Relaxation Massage as it's relaxation benefits (along with many other benefits) are very effective. I hope this helps enlighten you on this lovely, gentle and effective massage.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage refers to a group of hands on massage techniques primarily used to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as blood flow returning to the heart. Lighter pressure is applied as opposed to Deep Tissue Massage techniques (which I will cover next week).
Friction is reduced by the use of oil. Swedish Massage can relax muscles, increase circulation, remove metabloic waste products, help the recipient obtain a feeling of connectedness, a better awareness of their body and the way they use and position it. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system while at the same time relaxing the nerves themselves. As it can help reduce emotional and physical stress it is often recommended as a regular programme for stress management.
I hope this information gives a better understanding of Swedish Massage and if it is for you.
Any questions or comments please dont hesitate to put them forward.
Next week I will cover Deep Tissue Massage.
Have a lovely week.
Blessings,
Angie
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