Doctor Bon

Massage is generally applied to the body to get relief from stress, pain and some of the diseases. Millions of people are engaged in to massage parlors to promote good health and stick away from diseases.

Massage is a fashionable one in the world. Massage is being done in parts of the body like hands, feet, legs, eye, head and more. Like wise, Swedish massage is a body work that is generally to relax muscles. It is the basic and classic form of western massage. Swedish massage has been developed by Swedish psychologist, Henri Peter Ling at the University of Stockholm in 1812. It is most commonly preferred and best known type of massage.

A masseur generally uses massage oil to heal the body. But in the case of Swedish massage, it allows the patient to cover a sheet, a technique called “draping”. One part of the body is uncovered and massaged, further covered up before moving on to other parts of the body. It helps to improve blood circulation, increased flexibility, promote relaxation, and get rid of muscle aches and tension. Swedish massage is the basic foundation of western massage.

The main advantage of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood. It is also designed to relax muscles. It aids to remove toxins from the muscles. It can also aid to flush out the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system which also help to smooth the nerves. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. Mainly, it helps to relieve stress based on both physical and mental.

The techniques involved in Swedish massage are long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage and shaking emotions. Swedish massage feels safe, gentle and good. It attains to promote health and state of well-being. Swedish massage can be adapted to anyone. This has been help to reduce anxiety, blood pressure, heart rate which can also help to stimulate the immune system.