Combat Stress And Promote Well Being Using A Relaxing Swedish Massage
If you're like most people, the minute you hear the word "massage"
, your mind immediately registers Swedish massage therapy. This form of massage technique is probably the most popular form of massage therapy available today. Swedish massage therapy involves slightly longer, gliding strokes than traditional massage techniques, and is administered in the same direction as the blood flows to the heart. Swedish massage therapists also use a combination of kneading, bending, tapping and some circular pressure to successfully perform the procedure to achieve the maximum benefit.One of the leading reasons that Swedish massage therapy is requested more than any other technique is that is has established a solid reputation for being a very effective and pleasurable treatment for relief from the discomfort of many medical conditions. Doctors are even touting its success in the treatment of some health issues as well - or better than - traditional methods.
The main characteristic Swedish massage therapy is the application of firm pressure that is used to bring relaxation to the muscles. But at the same time, the pressure and the strokes used in Swedish massage therapy need to be gentle, as well as firm and targeted. Lotion is often used to reduce friction and stimulate the skin.
If administered by a trained massage therapist, Swedish massage therapy will not only relax and rejuvenate the body, but will also:
Increase the level of oxygen in the blood;
Eliminate potentially-harmful muscle toxins and lactic acid from body tissues;
Improve your body's blood circulation and ligament flexibility;
Ease tension and stress (and ailments associated with stress)
Unlike drug therapy, which often results in long-term side effects, Swedish massage therapy is safe and effective in:
Swedish massage therapy loosens tight muscles and tissues;
Cramps and muscle spasm and fatigue are reduced;
Range of motion shows marked improvement;
Swedish massage therapy improves muscle and skin tone;
Increased muscle strength;
Expedites healing from an illness or injury;
Swedish massage therapy is known to promote drainage of metabolic wastes that could be harmful to the body;
Relieves symptoms of arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, discomfort caused by asthma, headache pain and joint pain.
Those are just some of the healing benefits for the body ... but Swedish massage therapy is also known to enhance our mind as well by providing:
Creating a better feeling of overall health;
Providing a better night's sleep;
Decreasing the effects of depression and anxiety;
Improving the ability to concentrate.
Because studies have revealed that Swedish massage therapy can decrease blood pressure, calm the body and reduce the effects of stress and depression, the procedure is rapidly gaining acceptance from the medical community as a complementary treatment - not a replacement treatment. Many doctors are prescribing Swedish massage therapy as treatment for facial pain, arthritis, headache pain, and asthma to name a few.
Those who have had surgery or suffered an illness have found the Swedish massage therapy to be very effective in shortening their recovery period. This is why many athletes use Swedish massage as treatment when they have overextended their muscles and joints: to rid their bodies of toxic wastes, known to slow the rehabilitation process. In addition, Swedish massage therapy has been proven to keep ligaments and tendons pliable, increase circulation and invigorate the nervous and skin systems, making it a perfect solution for management of tension and stress.
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