SWEDISH
MASSAGE
1HR
R450
Swedish massage is more than just total body relaxation therapy. It is done by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart, increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension. Over the past few decades, studies have proved Swedish massage to reduce knee arthritis, ease symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, lowers blood pressure, boosting immune system, reducing headaches & mitigate symptoms of fibromyalgia.
What is Swedish massage?
Swedish massage involves firm, yet gentle strokes. Massage starts from your stomach, the massage therapist will begin with long, firm strokes along your back & then over your shoulders, arms, then down to lower back and legs. They use fingertips to deliver pressure to tight spots and also help loosen and lengthen muscles. Swedish massage is famous to enhance circulation & blood flow to the large muscle group. Swedish massage promotes relaxation, eases muscle tension and creates other health benefits. It can be slow and gentle or vigorous and bracing, depending on what the therapist wants to achieve. If you want more intensive work and firmer pressure, ask for a deep tissue massage.
Benefits of Swedish Massage:
1) Improves relaxation & blood circulation
Main benefit of Swedish massage is overall relaxation. The massage strokes not only relax individual muscles & eliminate mental stress, but also boost movements of the circulatory system. By performing the strokes toward the heart, Swedish massage drains metabolic waste from the limbs of the body. Swedish therapy strokes increase blood flow & quicken the removal of bodily waste.
2) Pain relief
Swedish massage is used as a pain management therapy for sports injuries and chronic pain by targeting specific areas of pain like a sprained ankle, or arthritis pain. It involves strokes that improve circulation and increase body-wide relaxation.
3) Fatigue, Depression & Anxiety
Swedish massage is most effective in reducing fatigue, anxiety in Cancer patients boosting immunity. Effective Swedish Massage results in less depression, lowered anxiety, enhanced social function, better self-esteem and improved health. It treats stress by reducing cortisol- stress hormone.
4) Lymphatic drainage & constipation
It aids lymphatic drainage, where the long strokes of the therapist move fluids out of clogged areas. It reduces constipation or digestive upset, since the increased circulatory benefits and relaxation of the abdominal and lower back muscles can help relieve symptoms.
5) Rejuvenation
During this massage hormones like dopamine & serotonin are produced which indicate complete rejuvenation & well being. It refreshes the right brain to work actively feeling happy decreasing the stress on left brain.
6) Boost Immunity
Elevated levels of cortisol are a culprit of weight gain. The hormone attacks the body's defensive cells that kill off bacteria and viruses, but massage decreases cortisol and therefore improves the functioning of the immune system.