Swedish Massage is a body manipulation system created to duplicate the movement of Swedish Gymnastics as well as other exercise to help stimulate/increase circulation and muscle tone.
Swedish Massage imitates the exercise regimen of bending, stretching, flexing and rotating muscles and joints by using different hand techniques such as kneading, stroking, friction, percussion and vibration to help create an all around balance to the structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system.
Swedish Massage is most effective on the muscles, joints, nerves and endocrine system and can either stimulate or relax the body. When being used prior to a work out or other sporting event, Swedish Massage can prevent soreness, relieve swelling and tension as well as improve muscular performance. By stimulating circulation of the blood and lymph, massage can also help speed up the body’s rehabilitation from injury.
Swedish Massage is an essential component of ones health maintenance and can aid in bringing relief from body pain and stiffness, stress, numbness, constipation and other health related problems.