Swedish Massage in Derby

What’s Swedish Massage And What Are Its Physical And Emotional Benefits

So you have heard of Swedish Massage Derby, but what does that mean - is it a type of massage that originated in Sweden? Have you ever enjoyed the benefits of one, and know what the techniques are used for.

What Is Swedish Massage?

Swedish Massage wasn’t created by a Swede, nor did it invent in Sweden. In fact, in Sweden, there’s no such thing as "Swedish massage;" instead, massage is referred to as "classic massage." In the U.S. however, the term "classic massage" is used very little, while "Swedish Massage" is considered the 'classic' and most basic of all massage techniques.

How full body Swedish massage work?

Today Swedish massage is the most renowned & respected kind of massage out there. It involves the use of a therapist’s elbows, forearms and hands to work the outward layers of the muscles.

The practitioner employs different techniques (friction, petrissage, effleurage, tapotement, percussion and vibration during the massage to ease out the different layers of muscle tissue. The practitioner performs these techniques in a particular sequence & direction that encourages correct venous return. In this form of massage treatment active or passive mobilization of the joints are frequently used.
 
What are the physical benefits of Swedish body massage?

The physical benefits of Swedish full body massage include but not limited to:

•    Eases out the nervous system
•    Accelerate the healing process for injuries & illness
•    Reduces muscle fatigue
•    Increases muscle strength
•    Stimulate blood flow
•    Loosens tight muscles
•    Encourages better muscles & skin tone
•    Relives cramps & muscle spasms
•    Boosts lymphatic drainage of metabolic wastes

What are the psychological & emotional benefits of Swedish massage in Derby?

•    Mental relaxation
•    Improves duration & quality of sleep
•    Decreases stress & anxiety
•    Improves concentration level
•    Greater sense of well-being
•    Boosts overall humor

What conditions are best treated with Swedish body massage?

This form of massage therapy is employed to treat people that are suffering from different health conditions such as:

•    Anxiety
•    Depression
•    Migraines
•    Sciatica
•    Sleeping disorders
•    Inflammatory conditions
•    Asthma
•    Dislocations
•    Carpal tunnel syndrome
•    Multiple sclerosis
•    Post-surgical rehabilitation
•    Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders
•    Rheumatoid Arthritis
•    Osteoarthritis (OA)
•    Frozen Shoulder
•    And many other conditions…

What to expect during a Swedish massage session?

In this form of massage treatment, the patient to be massaged lies on a massage table & is covered with either a sheet or a towel. It’s generally a full-body massage therapy, except the patient specifies otherwise. Lotions, massage gels, essential oils or odorless oil is used to help the sliding movement of the different techniques. A full body Swedish massage session generally lasts sixty minutes.

Is Swedish massage in Derby recommended for everyone?

You should let know your therapist if you have any of the following conditions:

•    Varicose veins
•    Nausea, Vomiting or diarrhea
•    Kidney disease
•    Large hernias
•    Jaundice
•    Contagious disease
•    Open or unhealed sores or wounds
•    Broken bones, fractures, dislocations, or severe sprains
•    Drug treatment with blood thinners

Last but not least, make sure that the Swedish massage Derby practitioner you choose is certified, registered and an associate of an esteemed professional association for massage therapists.