TRADITIONAL MASSAGE 
 

 Origin - Benefits

 Traditional Massage: is based on Swedish massage which was invented by a Swedish fencing instructor named Per Henrik Ling in the 1830's when he injured his elbows, he reportedly cured himself using tapping (percussion) strokes around the affected area.

He later developed the rest of the techniques to manipulate soft tissue.. Sometimes passive or active joint movements are also used. This technique was brought to the U.S. from Sweden by two brothers, Dr. Charles and Dr. George Taylor in the 1850's.

Unlike drug therapy, which is often associated with many systemic and long-term side effects, traditional massage therapy is relatively safe and has few contraindications. Blood clots, Phlebitis, Inflammation, etc. Please consult your doctor.

Physical benefits

There are numerous physical benefits associated with the use of Swedish massage:

  • loosening tight muscles and stretching connective tissues

  • relieving cramps and muscle spasms and decreasing muscle fatigue

  • loosening joints and improving range of motion

  • increasing muscle strength

  • sedating the nervous system

  • stimulating blood circulation

  • firming up muscle and skin tone

  • improving lymphatic drainage of metabolic wastes

Mental and emotional benefits

        Improvement in length and quality of sleep

  • Relief of stress, depression, anxiety and irritation

  • Increased ability to concentrate

  • Improved sense of well-being

BASIC MOVEMENTS OF SWEDISH MASSAGE

STROKE

USE

Effleurage:
Long, gliding, light stroke

  • Apply oil
  • Introductory or transition stroke
  • Stimulate circulation
  • Calm

Petrissage:
Kneading or lifting, slow

  • Separate tissue
  • Work deeper into the tissue

Tapotement:
Percussive, tapping, cupping, light and fast

  • Stimulate
  • Good for ending chair massages in office settings

Friction:
Superficial: rubbing skin lightly and quickly

Deep: Moving tissue under skin without moving skin; can vary pressure, pace, and direction

  • Stimulate circulation
  • Separate tissue
  • Heat tissue (cross-fiber)

Vibration:
Rocking, shaking, vibrating

  • Stimulate
  • Separate tissue

Compression:
Pressing, may slide

  • Stretch muscle and ligament
  • Stimulate circulation
  • Separate tissue

 


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