In this day and age we all lead extremely busy and stressful lives. In fact, the combined stresses of work, home and everyday life can feel overwhelming at times. This is where the healing powers of therapeutic Swedish massage come into play. Swedish massages incorporates five basic strokes to work soft tissues and muscles to provide a total restoration of balance and health throughout the body. Massage Miami Beach explores the advantages of Swedish massage below.
What are the Strokes Applied in Swedish Massage?
The five basic strokes used in Swedish massage are:
- Effleurage which is a sliding or gliding stoke
- Petrissage or kneading
- Tapotement or rhythmic tapping
- Friction, either cross fiber or with the fibers
- Vibration / shaking
The above strokes or techniques are applied with massage oil and can vary from a light gentile touch to firm vigorous pressure.
How Does Swedish Massage Reduce Stress & Help with Anxiety?
The strokes and pressure your massage therapist applies serves to relax muscles and relieve built-up tension. This in turn relaxes your entire mind and body to give you more energy and release any pent up stress and anxiety you may have had prior to the massage. Swedish massages are designed to make you feel relaxed, comfortable and at peace. You will be lying down in the comfort of your home, office, hotel, yacht or other quiet, calm atmosphere while a professional therapist massages the muscles and joints in your body. You will feel all the stresses and anxieties in your life fade away, leaving you refreshed and relaxed.
How Can Swedish Massage Boost Your Immune System?
Another great benefit of reducing your stress with a Swedish massage is that the resulting lower cortisol levels allow your immune system to grow stronger. This means you are less likely to get sick and can spend more time completing your daily tasks and doing the activities you enjoy.
Does Swedish Massage Help Manage Pain?
If you are suffering chronic pain from conditions such as osteoarthritis or sciatic for example, Swedish massage is a natural way to help manage pain. Your massage therapist can focus on specific areas of the body, such as a sprained ankle or strained shoulder, to help blood flow and gently work the tender area to relieve soreness and pain.
Swedish Massage Immediately Increases Blood Flow
A Swedish massage therapist will work your muscles and blood flow towards your heart. This rids your limbs and joints of metabolic waste. An increase in blood flow will also hasten the removal of bodily waste.
How Does Swedish Massage Improve Flexibility?
When your muscles are more relaxed, you are able to experience a wider range of motion. Swedish massage elongates the muscles as well as opens and lubricate the joints. This can result in decreased swelling as well as ease in movement and increased flexibility.
Swedish Massage Therapy & More in Greater Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Kendall, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines & Hollywood, FL
If you are looking for a safe, effective way to relieve the stress and anxiety in your life, boost your immune system, manage pain, increase blood flow and improve flexibility; a professional massage therapist from Massage Miami Beach can help you achieve your goals with Swedish massage services. Call us today to learn more about our wide range of massage therapy options to find out what will work best for you.