Swedish Massage Therapy

Swedish massage is the most common type of massage therapy offered in the United States. Swedish massage is normally a very flowing, soothing massage with a lighter pressure. There are five basic strokes used in Swedish massage. The one type of stroke easily recognized by most people is effleurage. Effleurage is just a nice long gliding stroke when incorporated in Swedish massage. Petrissage is a stroke that consists of grasping and kneading the tissue. A good example would be when a friend grasps and kneads your shoulders. Friction is a focused pressure going with or against the direction of the muscle fibers. Tapotement is a rhythmic percussion on the tissue. The percussion can be similar to karate chops using the sides of the hands, cupped hands and even just using the finger tips. And finally there is vibration. Vibration has many variations. It can be a gentle rocking of the torso that sends a wave of vibration throughout the body or gentle shaking of a limb to send a soothing wave of movement into the tissue . Below are a few common examples of problems addressed by Swedish massage therapy and who would benefit.

PROBLEMS ADDRESSED

Emotional and Physical Stress
Muscle and fascial tightness
Fatigue
Joint Pain
Joint Mobility

WHO BENEFITS

Someone suffering from Chronic or Acute stress.

Someone unable to receive deeper bodywork.

Someone that would benefit from improved immune system by increasing lymphatic flow.

Someone having Trouble Sleeping.

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