Swedish massage uses movements to warm the muscles and work deep into the tissues to relieve tension and pain. This deeply relaxing massage can help with the build up of tension caused by sport, driving, being sat at a desk or computer for long periods of time or general build up of stress from daily life.
The massage techniques used in Swedish Massage manipulates the tissues and stimulates the blood circulation, releasing built up toxins stored in tense muscles. The waste is then carried away by the lymphatic system leaving you feeling deeply relaxed and stimulated, with a renewed sense of energy.
Benefits of Swedish Massage include:
- Relieves muscular tension and fatigue, which increases flexibility and improves posture;
- Increases blood flow and circulation bringing fresh nutrients and oxygen to all areas of the body. This nourishes the tissue and encourages healing;
- Detoxifies the system by increasing lymphatic drainage, which will eliminate toxins and waste products from the body;
- Relaxes and soothes tense muscles, helping to relieve joints and areas of tension;
- Promotes better digestion;
- Stimulates the releases of endorphins from the brain, helping with pain relief, emotional stress and repressed feelings. Elevates the mood and can help with depression; and
- Relaxes the mind as well as the body