Swedish massage
is one of the most popular massages. It includes the use of hands, forearms or
elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscle mass to improve blood
circulation. Releases stress, depression, tension and increases Concentration.
Swedish massage is a widely used
massage therapy of the western world. In this therapy body is typically
lubricated with essential oils and then followed via gliding and stress strokes
which warms up the muscular tissues and additionally breaks the muscle knots.
The pressure applied during strokes is softer on delicate areas of the body and
more pressure is implemented on muscular regions.
Also
sometimes known as Classic Massage it uses five styles of strokes designed to
improve blood circulation, soothe the muscles and make you feel relaxed. Also
every so often called Classic Massage it makes use of 5 varieties of strokes
designed to enhance blood circulation, soothe the muscles and make you feel
relaxed.
Commonly
used strokes used in Swedish Massage
- Effleurage (sliding or gliding)
- Tapotement (rhythmic tapping)
- systematic movements.
Benefits
of Swedish Massage
According to
a study, Swedish massage experienced significant decreases in levels of the
stress hormone cortisol in blood and saliva, and in arginine vasopressin, a
hormone that could lead to will increase in cortisol. They additionally had
increases in the quantity of lymphocytes, white blood cells that are a part of
the immune gadget.
Others
medical research said that Swedish massage can reduce low back pain and its
effect can last up to 15 weeks. Swedish massage has shown to be beneficial in
reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with
osteoarthritis of the knee over duration of eight weeks.
Other
benefits of Swedish massage:
- Increased blood circulation
- It improves the immune system
- It reduces stress and helps in
mental relaxation
- Improves your quality of sleep
- Calms the nervous system
- Loosening of joints and soothing
muscle pain
- Flushes out toxins from muscles
