Why Swedish Massage is fantastic for Pain Therapy
Developed in Stockholm, Sweden in the 19th century, Swedish massage is a gentle form of massage therapy that focuses on promoting full body relaxation and improving the overall well-being of the patient. The techniques of Swedish massage include long flowing strokes, friction, vibration, effleurage, petrissage, kneading, and tapotement to enhance blood circulation, reduce tension, and soothe muscles. Our practitioners also use luxury lotions and massage oil to enhance the deeply calming and relaxing feeling for patients, as well as to protect the skin from over friction.
Swedish Massage is one of our most popular requests
Swedish Massage is requested regularly by our patients because it’s a technique that doesn’t cause any post-treatment soreness whatsoever. Its calming and soothing nature means it carries a reputation for having a balancing effect on the nervous system. We have multiple specialist practitioners fully trained to perform Swedish Massage, and they incorporate a variety of mini massage techniques to do so.
How does Swedish Massage help pain therapy?
Swedish Massage uses various techniques to gently ease tight, constricted muscles for pain therapy treatment. This helps encourage blood flow while simultaneously calming the nervous system. Swedish Massage typically includes long flowing strokes that glide across the skin help to trigger feel-good hormones, but it also consists of so much else. We’ve explained each element of Swedish Massage below:
- Effleurage is the foundational massage technique consisting of long, smooth, gliding strokes that a massage practitioner does with their hands, palms, or fingertips. It is used at the start of the massage to relax the body, spread massage oils, and warm up the tissues so they’re ready for deeper pressure. It is a wonderful technique for helping prepare your body to let go of deep-seated aches.
- Petrissage (Kneading) is a core massage technique which involves rhythmic lifting, squeezing, rolling, and compression of soft tissues and muscles against the underling bone to relieve tension and release any tight knots. This has a positive effect on your muscles as it stimulates fluid exchange and helps to reset the nervous system.
- Friction is an obvious one, but it is how it is applied. The use of fingers or thumbs in small, circular movements in a gentle but firm way is a way to heat up local tissues, release muscle knots, and break down scar tissue and minor tissue adhesions. Friction is a great technique used by our practitioners in Swedish Massage because it increases blood flow to tendons, ligaments, and muscles and enhances the state of relaxation for you as the patient.
- Tapotement and Vibration are classic massage techniques used in different ways. While tapotement uses rhythmic tapping to wake up and energise the body, vibration involves a fast-trembling motion to soothe nerves and relax muscles. Both practices help to ease any stiffness and promote relaxation.
Each of these mini techniques make up a Swedish Massage and act to naturally lower the pain signals in the body, reduce stress and soothe the patient. When used collectively, they can provide an amazing level of pain therapy with lasting effects.
What are the physical benefits of Swedish Massage?
Swedish Massage techniques work in conjunction with one another to relieve muscle pain by breaking down painful knots and relieving muscle pain. The pressure that is applied to the skin can help deliver fresh oxygen to tired muscles, boosting blood flow around the body. Equally, this helps move lymph fluid and flush muscle waste such as lactic acid. Regular Swedish Massage improves a patient’s flexibility and range of motion because it relaxes the muscles and all the connective tissues. Importantly, it also has an incredible impact by reducing physical signs of stress by calming a patient’s heart rate and blood pressure.
Conclusion:
At Back2Wellbeing, we offer award-winning Swedish Massage therapy, as well as a wide range of other massages. Our clients come from all over Dorset and beyond. Our specialist massage therapists will happily tailor the massage session to you and your health. We regularly mix massage techniques for our repeat customers, so we would be delighted to hear more about your health needs and your favourite massage techniques to deliver the best possible results for you.
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Tailor your massage experience with Back2Wellbeing today by calling Back2Wellbeing at 01202 805334 or by requesting an appointment here. All you need to do is tell us which combination of treatments you’d like at what date and time, and we will arrange everything at one of our clinics.
We’re proud to offer affordable, scientifically based massage and pain therapy for all aches and pains, including headaches and migraines, in Bournemouth, Dorset, and nearby locations.
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Our other services include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment, Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, and Sports Massage.
