The massage therapist rubs your muscles in the same direction as the flow of blood that returns to the heart. This increases oxygen flow within the blood and releases toxins. It also shortens recovery time for strains in muscles, increases circulation without increasing heart load, stretches the ligaments and tendons, and reduces stress, both physical and emotional. So in an essence, there are several benefits of Swedish massage.
The major techniques of Swedish massage include long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and a shaking motion. I will briefly explain what some of them are starting with friction:
* Friction is circular pressure with the palms, thumbs, and/or fingers.
* Effleurage is gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs, and/or fingertips.
* Percussion is brisk hacking or trapping.
* Petrissage is kneading movements with the hands, thumbs, and/or fingers.
* Passive and active movements are the bending and stretching part of the massage.
* And last but not least, Vibration. Vibration is where oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body.
These techniques promote health and well being of the human body and relax the muscles to take away the pain one may have from injury or overworking of the body. It also helps dilate blood vessels, prevent injuries, gives a better understanding of how the body works, and boost performance leading to bigger and stronger muscles.
It can help with the digestive system in getting it to digest things better and not hold so much gas. It also helps with slowing your breathing so you can breathe easier. It may also help you get better sleep at night to wake up bright and ready in the morning.
Swedish Massage can benefit anyone and learning how to give one can be rather easy as well as fulfilling for you and the one receiving the massage.
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