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What is Swedish
Massage?
Swedish body massage is the manipulation
of the body’s soft tissues using
specific massage techniques to promote
or restore health. Swedish massage is
one of the most relaxing, revitalising
and rejuvenating experiences you can
find, perfect to help combat the stresses
and strains of modern living.
A
Brief history of Swedish Massage.
The use of Swedish massage dates back
to the Ancient Chinese, Greeks and Romans.
The Greeks especially understood the
benefits of massage and the Greek physician
Hippocrates used friction and kneading
movements in the treatment of his patients.
These movements are both used in Swedish
massage techniques.
Swedish
massage itself originated with Henric
Linc, a 19th Century Swedish athlete.
He used and adopted Swedish massage
therapy to help athletes improve their
physiques and advance in their sport.
Swedish
Massage Techniques
Swedish massage therapists use a range
of movements designed to relax and invigorate
the client. These movements are referred
to as techniques and these include:
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. Tapotement: Brisk hacking or tapping
6. Passive and active movements: Bending
and stretching
Swedish massage has shown to be of benefit
for the following conditions:
Stress/muscle
tension including psychological stress
Aches and pains from long periods of
sitting or standing
Aches/pain from repetitive strain injury
(RSI)
Poor circulation
Fluid retention
Muscle stiffness from an old injury
Cost
of treatment: Please refer to the price
list page.
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