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When I was still working on the ship, my friends say that I have a gift of touch. Whenever my cabinmate has a headache or muscle pain, I will give her head massage or back massage. I like looking for the tight muscle points and giving it pressure. I am happy when I am doing it,  I also feel calm after giving a massage because of my breathing techniques.  To increase my knowledge, I even enrolled in a Short Massage Lessons in Manila, the school is run by Physical Therapists.
So whenever I go to spa or massage clinics, I understand what my masseuse is doing to me and I enjoy every minute of it. I usually asked for aromatherapy maI feel energized for several days after a massage.

What is a Swedish Massage?

The term “Swedish Massage” refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.

Swedish massage was developed in the 1700’s by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik Ling.

Purpose of Swedish Massage

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.

Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.

Swedish Massage Techniques

Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. The usually sequence of techniques are:

1. Effleurage:  Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips
2. Petrissage:  Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers
3. Friction:  Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers
4. Vibration:  Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body
5. Percussion:  Brisk hacking or tapping
6. Passive and active movements:  Bending and stretching

Benefits of Swedish Massage

Swedish massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.

Source : http://www.mamashealth.com
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