Swedish massage therapy is the most well-known and widely practiced type of therapeutic massage—and for good reason. This type of massage focuses on muscle relaxation, targeting superficial muscles (rather than the connective tissues targeted in deep-tissue massage) and increasing blood circulation.
Wondering if you should book a Swedish massage? Explore some of the benefits below to learn why a Swedish massage might be a great choice for you.
Top Benefits of Swedish Massage Therapy
Pain management
If you have a condition like arthritis and are suffering from chronic pain as a result, Swedish massage can be an effective method for managing that pain in a natural way. Talk to your massage therapist about your pain points so he or she can target those areas and use a motion to improve local circulation and reduce muscle tension.
Decreased Stress & Increased Relaxation
Many of us live demanding lives, both overscheduled and over-worked. Stress can manifest in the body with increased muscle tension and sometimes pain. Stress can also manifest in the mind with increased worry or anxiety. Swedish Massages help to clear the body and mind of unwanted responses to stress by calming the nervous system and relaxing muscular tension.
Increases Flexibility & Range of Motion
Swedish Massage can elongate the muscles, open and lubricate the joints and decrease swelling, all of which can ease movement and increase flexibility. By incorporating stretching techniques, Swedish-style massages can also increase a more fluid range of motion.
Increases Overall Energy
Increased circulation and decreased stress can lead to a general boost of energy.
Improve Posture
While postural imbalances have many sources, including overworked muscles due to repetitive strain, overcompensating muscles to ease the stress on overworked muscles, prolonged sitting, or injury, Swedish Massage helps to ease the muscular holding that underlies postural imbalance.
Increase Blood Flow
Massage therapy can dilate the blood vessels and widen the membrane pores, improving your body’s ability to deliver fresh blood to muscles and organs.
Endorphin Release to Improve Mood
Research shows increased serotonin and dopamine in massage recipients, improving their mood and feeling of emotional well-being.
Improve Sleep
Studies show that getting a massage increases serotonin levels in the body, so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Relieve Headaches
Many headaches or migraines are a result of stress and/or poor circulation. Swedish Massage relieves the stress associated with tension headaches and improves circulation.
The significant benefits of Swedish Massage make it clear that a regular massage regimen is more than a luxury, but indeed an important ingredient in the cultivation of physical and emotional well-being. Maybe you just want a “relaxation” massage. But know, that in your relaxation, you are also taking care of both your body and mind in fundamental yet important ways.
Are you ready to discover the benefits that a Swedish Massage could bring to you?
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