Limestone Therapeutic Massage
''Leave your stress in our hands''
Swedish Massage Swedish massage increases the oxygen flow in the blood and releases toxins from muscles. It shortens recovery time from muscular strain and injury 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 important in a regular program for stress management. It has many specific medical uses as well. Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. 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 tapping or hacking 6.Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching Swedish massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being. |
