what is
Swedish massage?
What should I expect?
What is Swedish massage?
Swedish massage is the manipulation of the superficial layers of muscles and soft tissues for therapeutic purposes. This style of massage was pioneered in the early 19th century by Swedish physiologist, Per Henrik Ling. Mr. Ling discovered that a combination of integrated movement and massage had a therapeutic effect on stiff joints. By the end of the 19th century, Swedish massage had reached Britain where it became a popular remedial treatment widely used by doctors and physiotherapists. Its style is defined by five techniques: effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration and tapotement.
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Can Help Relieve Muscle Tightness & Ease of Pain:
Our bodies often experience stress from repetitive movements due to work, sports and prolonged sitting. Swedish massage can help to relieve pain and prevent future injuries.
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Increased Range of Movement/ Flexibility:
Swedish massage can help to break down scar tissue caused by injuries or surgery. The results can help improve performance in sports and increase mobility in everyday activities.
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Stress Relief & Improved Emotional Well Being: Studies show that massage increases serotonin levels in the body, resulting in improved and prolonged sleep. Better quality of sleep can help reduce stress, improve focus, boost your mood, and improve your overall sense of emotional well being.
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Can Help Improve Posture: Postural imbalances can have many sources such as overworked muscles due to repetitive strain, overcompensating muscles to ease stress of overworked muscles, prolonged sitting, or injury. Swedish Massage helps to ease the muscular holding that underlies postural imbalances.
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What should i expect?
What are the benefits?
Scheduling Appointments: To make your first appointment, you must contact Bridget at
07415 518907. Once you have had a phone consultation, you can easily schedule future appointments via text.
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On the Day of Your Appointment: Your therapist will arrive 10 min. before the start of your session in order to set up.
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What Do I Need To Do? Wear a mask while your therapist is in your home. The only time you will take off your mask is when you are face down on the massage table. Your therapist will wear her mask the entire time. Have a clean, quiet room, where there are no other people from the house available where your therapist can set up the massage table with room to move around the table.
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What Do I Wear? The Swedish Massage is a full body massage. The only clothing you need to wear is pants. Once you are on the table, you will be under a sheet/ blanket to keep you warm and to protect your privacy. Your therapist will always keep your body draped, except for the body part that she is working on.
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What Does the Massage Include? Your massage will include the Swedish techniques of effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration & tapotement to help relax your muscles and stimulate blood flow. The full body massage includes your legs, arms, back, & head.
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