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Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best
known type of massage.
It was developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling at the
University of Stockholm in 1812.
It is the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes.
Swedish massage is available as a full body massage, as a back massage, or
as a back neck and shoulder massage.
It uses a firm but gentle pressure to improve the
circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create
relaxation.
Swedish massage employs five different
movements:
The therapist generally uses massage oil, talc, or cream
to facilitate making long, smooth strokes over the body.
Swedish massage is done with the person covered by towels,
a technique called "draping".
One part of the body uncovered, massaged, and then covered
up before moving on to another part of the body.
Swedish massage is the foundation for other types of
Western massage, including sports, deep tissue and aromatherapy.
There are so many more benefits
of massage and if you've never had a massage before, now is definitely the
time to get one which ever one you choose.
The benefits of massage
Massage is much more than a luxury treatment that makes us feel good. There
are numerous benefits to our health, which have been recognised and valued
for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Chinese all used
massage to preserve health and aid healing. Massage promotes health by
boosting the body's own processes.
In summary, the benefits of massage are:
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Physical, mental and emotional stress reduced
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Back health maintained
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Pain relieved
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Circulation improved leading to improved health
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Immune system boosted
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Skin condition & muscle tone improved, cellulite reduced
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