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Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is best known for its long
gentle strokes that soothes your whole body and mind into a deeply relaxed
state. This can be a pure indulgence in pleasure yet it heals by lulling
your whole being into a restful and restorative state. This triggers a whole
series of beneficial processes that can totally justify this indulgence.
If you want to pamper and indulge
yourself then Swedish massage is for you. It includes a combination of
several slow, gentle, rhythmic, soothing strokes. It is therapeutic
yet non intrusive. The strokes will focus on the skin and the tissue just
beneath. These are the layers that contain nerve endings sensitive to
touch and that will be stimulated to lull you into a deep state of relaxation. A
light massage lotion is used to moisturize and to make the strokes rhythmic and
fluid. It is most enjoyable and just the thing to make you feel pampered.
A typical Swedish is a full body massage, and can be customized to your
preference. You can request areas you'd like to focus on and the type of
strokes you like best. .However please not that to treat chronic muscle pain or
tightness you should consider more restorative techniques. For more info
see
Trigger Point Therapy and
Deep Tissue. A combination of all
these techniques for you can be arranged.
Swedish massage is ideal for
relieving stress, to stimulate blood circulation and efficient delivery of
oxygen to the muscle tissue and the release of toxins. This technique
shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic
acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without
increasing heart load. It gently stretches the muscles and tendons keeping them
supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system
and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces
stress, both emotional and
physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.
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