Swedish Massage

What is Swedish massage?

Swedish Massage is a massage method based on Western concepts of anatomy and physiology. This method is in stark contrast to the application of the knowledge of “energy” and “qi” of oriental massage methods from China, Japan, India, and Thailand.

The difference of Swedish Massage method compared to conventional methods is that the massage force is very gentle, mainly affecting the muscle area. The massage technique of this method is massaging, rubbing, patting, kneading, stroking and gliding.

So Swedish Massage is very suitable for those who can’t stand pain, want to be more relaxed and stressed.

In addition, the process of performing a regular Swedish massage also takes a long time, about 50-60 minutes, to deeply affect the muscle tissue that supports therapy, it will take longer than 75-90 minutes.

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Why is it called Swedish Massage?

The reason it is called Swedish Massage is because the father of this method is a Swede named Per Henrik Ling. He is a fencing instructor and also one of the pioneers of “Swedish medical gymnastics”.

In 1830, when Per Henrik Ling injured his elbow, he was able to heal himself by tapping around the injured area. Soon he developed this technique that became the Swedish massage it is today.

After he died in 1839 from tuberculosis, this massage method was brought to the United States and many other countries thanks to two brothers Dr. Charles and Dr. George Taylor in the 1850s.

How is Swedish Massage performed?

Swedish Massage often uses long strokes combined with massage, kneading, twisting movements to press on muscle areas on the body. The force acting on the human body is very gentle, bringing a feeling of relaxation, comfort and refreshment.

Swedish Massage is a full-body massage method that uses force from the palm of your hand combined with natural fragrance oils to transmit heat to your body extremely comfortably. Before conducting the massage, the technicians will ask you about the injured area on the body or the area of pain, allergies or pregnancy.

You can ask to adjust the light level, scent or choose your favorite music to feel most comfortable.

The specialists will then instruct you to lie on the bed in a face-up or face-down position and then cover yourself with a towel or sheet. Next, the experts will lubricate your skin with massage oil and perform gentle massage movements to warm up as well as dispel the tight spots that exist on the muscular system.

If you want to be carefully cared for in an area such as the waist, head, neck, shoulders or legs, you can ask the massage therapist to work more deeply into that area. Some health care centers and spas provide separate care for each part, if you do not have a need for a full body massage, you can choose this service.

After finishing the Swedish massage, you will find that your body will be completely relaxed, all stress and pressure will disappear.

Uses of Swedish body massage

Swedish Body Massage method is the perfect combination of skillful massage techniques and essential oil energy that can bring many great benefits to people such as:

• Relieve aches and pains, muscle tension: With the main impact on the muscle area, the Swedish massage method will deeply affect each muscle fiber, soothe aches and pains, and relax muscles to the fullest. In particular, it also helps to soften muscles, relieve stiffness, and numb hands and feet.
• Stimulating blood circulation, eliminating toxins: Full body Swedish massage has the ability to affect the blood vessels under the skin, making them dilate so that blood can flow to the organs easily. In particular, the effects of this method also stimulate the cells to metabolically active, eliminate toxins to the outside naturally. As a result, the body will be nourished healthy from the inside.
• Mental relaxation: Gentle massage movements on the body bring a feeling of smoothness and comfort, stimulating the body to produce serotonin (the happy hormone). Thanks to that, the human spirit also becomes optimistic, loves life, releases all stress and fatigue in work, study and life.
• Improve health, increase immunity: Regular Swedish massage helps the body to produce more lymphocytes – cells of the lymphatic system that are able to protect the body against the invasion of viruses. cause disease.
• Skin rejuvenation: This method is very popular with women when it has the ability to prevent skin aging to help you have healthy skin from within. At the same time, massage also helps to keep the spirit optimistic, love life will help you be younger both inside and outside.
• Better sleep: Thanks to the ability to completely eliminate pain, relax your mind, the Swedish massage method will help you easily fall asleep, sleep deeply, no longer wake up many times in the night or sleep. sleep disorders.

Those are the great uses for the health and spirit of the Swedish Massage method. You can go to Traditional Spa Hoi An to experience this method.