Swedish massage techniques differ from other massage techniques by being more specific in the order in which the massage is done. These techniques apply deeper pressure than other types of massages, and assist in increasing oxygenation of blood and releasing of metabolic waste such as lactic and uric acids from the tissues of the muscles.
This is particularly important for athletes who find themselves sore and aching after the build-up of lactic acids occurs in the muscles, which the massage can dislodge and replace with fresh oxygenated blood.
Swedish massage techniques also help to relieve physical and emotional stresses, along with other medical and therapeutic uses.
Swedish massage also helps with the reduction of joint pain and stiffness, and has also been known to help those with osteoarthritis.
Those who undergo this kind of massage also report to enjoying enhanced flexibility and improved blood circulation.
The 5 main Swedish massage techniques as they were developed by Swedish doctor Per Henrik Ling, a physical therapist, developer and teacher of medical-gymnastics are
1. Effleurage - This is a series of massage strokes used to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work. They are long sweeping strokes that alternate between firm and light pressure , and is used for knots and tension in the muscles tend to get broken down.
2. Friction - This move seeks to create heat to bring about relaxation of the muscles. The palms of the hand are rubbed together vigorously with each other, or they are rubbed onto the skin of the person being massaged in order to produce heat by friction.
3. Petrissage - This is the technique of kneading the muscles of the body to attain deeper massage penetration. The benefits of petrissage movements can include: stimulating the skin (including vascular and lymphatic responses, cellular functions, and regeneration and texture of the skin) improving muscle tone. improving the elimination of waste products from tissues, and the breakdown of adipose tissue
4. Tapotement or Rhythmic Tapping - This technique of Swedish massage, as the name suggests consists of rhythmic tapping that uses the fists of the cupped hands. This helps to loosen and relax the muscles being manipulated and also helps to energize them. The edge of the hand, loose fists, cupped hand, or the fingers are used in this technique.
5. Vibration or Shaking - This is the one among Swedish massage techniques that helps to loosen up the muscles by using a back and forth action of the fingertips or the heel of the hand over the skin. The muscles of the body are literally shaken up to loosen and relax the muscles. The sides of the hand, and any part of the hand such as the tips or heel can be used by the masseuse to shake up the muscles of the person.
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This is particularly important for athletes who find themselves sore and aching after the build-up of lactic acids occurs in the muscles, which the massage can dislodge and replace with fresh oxygenated blood.
Swedish massage techniques also help to relieve physical and emotional stresses, along with other medical and therapeutic uses.
Swedish massage also helps with the reduction of joint pain and stiffness, and has also been known to help those with osteoarthritis.
Those who undergo this kind of massage also report to enjoying enhanced flexibility and improved blood circulation.
The 5 main Swedish massage techniques as they were developed by Swedish doctor Per Henrik Ling, a physical therapist, developer and teacher of medical-gymnastics are
1. Effleurage - This is a series of massage strokes used to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work. They are long sweeping strokes that alternate between firm and light pressure , and is used for knots and tension in the muscles tend to get broken down.
2. Friction - This move seeks to create heat to bring about relaxation of the muscles. The palms of the hand are rubbed together vigorously with each other, or they are rubbed onto the skin of the person being massaged in order to produce heat by friction.
3. Petrissage - This is the technique of kneading the muscles of the body to attain deeper massage penetration. The benefits of petrissage movements can include: stimulating the skin (including vascular and lymphatic responses, cellular functions, and regeneration and texture of the skin) improving muscle tone. improving the elimination of waste products from tissues, and the breakdown of adipose tissue
4. Tapotement or Rhythmic Tapping - This technique of Swedish massage, as the name suggests consists of rhythmic tapping that uses the fists of the cupped hands. This helps to loosen and relax the muscles being manipulated and also helps to energize them. The edge of the hand, loose fists, cupped hand, or the fingers are used in this technique.
5. Vibration or Shaking - This is the one among Swedish massage techniques that helps to loosen up the muscles by using a back and forth action of the fingertips or the heel of the hand over the skin. The muscles of the body are literally shaken up to loosen and relax the muscles. The sides of the hand, and any part of the hand such as the tips or heel can be used by the masseuse to shake up the muscles of the person.
© 2008-2018, Truly Massage, Inc.