Let’s face it; we could all use a little extra self-care from time to time. And a Swedish massage is the perfect solution!
Whether you’re dealing with physical pain or mental stress or just need a little ‘me-time,’ a deep-tissue massage provides release and healing from the inside out.
Aside from the obvious benefit of simply making you feel relaxed, a Swedish massage provides plenty of proven benefits.
One of the most popular and well-known types of massage, Swedish massage, has been helping people for a long time.
Also known as classic and full-body massage, it has complicated origins. Many attribute its discovery to Pehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839) from Sweden. However, his ‘Swedish Movement System’ resembled physical therapy more than massage. He used terms and movements that Dr. Johan Georg Mezger adapted to what eventually became known as Swedish massage.
The movements Dr. Mezger identified are still the most common techniques massage therapists perform today. Those five movements are:
Depending on your needs, a massage therapist combines these movements during your session to maximize their effectiveness and benefits.
Find out how a Swedish massage can melt away your tension and help you feel and look better from the inside out today!
