subject: Rejuvenate Yourself But Also Combat Pain With An Invigorating Swedish Massage [print this page] One of the leading reasons that Swedish massage therapy is requested more than any other technique is that is has established a solid reputation for being a very effective and pleasurable treatment for relief from the discomfort of many medical conditions. Doctors are even touting its success in the treatment of some health issues as well - or better than - traditional methods.
The main characteristic Swedish massage therapy is the application of firm pressure that is used to bring relaxation to the muscles. But at the same time, the pressure and the strokes used in Swedish massage therapy need to be gentle, as well as firm and targeted. Lotion is often used to reduce friction and stimulate the skin.
While relaxation is the primary objective of Swedish massage therapy, if administered by a trained massage therapist, it will also:
Increase the level of oxygen in the blood;
Eliminate potentially-harmful muscle toxins and lactic acid from body tissues;
Improve your body's blood circulation and ligament flexibility;
Ease tension and stress (and ailments associated with stress)
Swedish massage therapy also has an edge over drug therapy because it doesn't create long-lasting side effects; instead, it safely:
Swedish massage therapy loosens tight muscles and tissues;
Cramps and muscle spasm and fatigue are reduced;
Range of motion shows marked improvement;
Swedish massage therapy improves muscle and skin tone;
Increased muscle strength;
Expedites healing from an illness or injury;
Swedish massage therapy is known to promote drainage of metabolic wastes that could be harmful to the body;
Relieves symptoms of arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, discomfort caused by asthma, headache pain and joint pain.
Those are some of the benefits of Swedish massage therapy on the body, but its benefits are also very effective in helping our minds by:A much better general sense of overall well-being;A better night's sleep through relaxation and relief from pain;Relief from the symptoms associated with anxiety and depression;Improved concentration.As mentioned above, Swedish massage therapy is gaining respect from the medical community because of its proven ability to calm the body, greatly reduce the effects of depression and tension, decrease blood pressure and improve circulation. Many doctors are prescribing Swedish massage therapy as a complementary (not a replacement) method in the treatment of chronic headache pain, asthma, arthritis and facial pain, to name a few.Doctors are also prescribing to this technique to improve the rehabilitation process required as the result of illness or injury. Swedish massage therapy has proven to be quite effective in removing potentially harmful toxins from the blood ... toxins that are known to slow the recovery process. by: Scott Rodriguez
