People who want to get a massage are often confused between the different
forms of massages. Even worse, they tend to identify them as the same, when in
fact, most massage forms are unique. So to correct some confusion, here are
some differentiation factors between Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Massage.
Swedish Massage
a. Focus. The primary focus of Swedish
massage is to increase circulation and promote general relaxation. Consumers
should use a Swedish massage to distress from the rigors of everyday life.
b. Technique. In Swedish massage, the
muscles are kneaded and stretched with a lifting/kneading stroke and then
smoothed, lengthened, and drained of excess fluid with long, firm strokes.
Vibration or percussion may also be used to stimulate or release muscles. The
limbs may be moved or shaken. The process is repeated on each area of the body
for an overall calming and rejuvenating effect.
c. Benefits. Swedish massage may seem
simple but it actually gives a lot; it increases blood circulation, easing the
tension in the body’s muscles and improving the muscles’ flexibility. It
stimulates the skin as well as the nervous system to soothe the nerves,
reducing both emotional and physical stress. Also, 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. In fact the massage is a staple in most stress management programs.
Deep Tissue Massage
a.
Focus. The primary focus of Deep
Tissue massage is to address specific tight muscles and to correct postural
distortion caused by these tight muscles. Deep Tissue Massage aims to release
the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep
finger pressure on the contracted areas and releasing deeply-held patterns of
tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle.
b. Technique. Deep Tissue massage simply
means heavy pressure, this is a misconception. A practitioner may use very deep
pressure without really addressing postural distortions. Conversely, a skilled
practitioner may sometimes use fairly light pressure in a precise manner to
facilitate deep muscle release.
c. Benefits. Deep tissue massage helps
with both small muscle injuries as well as chronic problems. Deep tissue
massage is an excellent way to deal with a whiplash or sports injury, postural
misalignment, treating spasms as well as muscle tension.
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12865 Citrus Plaza Drive Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 341-1900
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