Eastern civilizations have been a
fan of therapeutic massage and of the healing wonders human touch can do.
Swedish massage is one of the earliest massaging techniques used by Ancient
Romans, Greeks, Chinese, and Egyptians. It was developed by Swede therapist
aiming to combine eastern and western traditional techniques. Swedish massage
involves three muscle-handling techniques—effleurage, petrissage, and
tapotement.
In a massage therapy, it is
important to determine the muscle groups involved to implore or apply the
proper techniques. The effleurage are long smooth strokes targeting the upper
or surface muscles. Kneading is done in petrissage to target the deeper muscles
and also addresses muscle connections like joints and ligaments. Friction and
tapping is done in tapotement to address blood circulation and release and
reactivation of severely pained muscles. Aside from the aforementioned, these
muscle handling techniques does not only address muscle pain and promotes good
blood circulation; they also enhance the skin tone.
Usually called neuromuscular
massage therapy, effleurage, with long smooth strokes, is done to manipulate
soft tissues. This kind of Swedish massage therapy aims to relieve chronic
pain. It targets pain related the muscular and nervous systems. Long smooth
strokes in this kind of Swedish massage targets tender muscle points, addresses
blood circulation, and releases nerve compression. This kind of massage therapy
is usually effective to help in postural issues and bodily problems caused by
movement injuries.
In petrissage, deep tissue massage
is done by kneading the muscle groups involved. A deep tissue massage therapy
usually targets stiff muscle groups, also called trouble spots. This kind of
massage therapy uses deliberate strokes applied slowly. Also, this kind of massage
therapy focuses on the acupressure points. If done correctly, a petrissage
Swedish massage would provide relief to layers of muscles and tissues under the
skin. Sprains and tendon problems are usually relieved by a less rhythmic
petrissage Swedish massage.
A tapotement Swedish massage is
usually done for sports-related injuries or for your casual relaxation. Friction
between two muscles is instigated to promote proper blood and oxygen flow.
Tapping of muscle groups helps reduce muscle tension and spasm. Generally,
tapotement massage therapy improves blood circulation, mobility, and lymphatic
drainage. Ultimately, tapotement Swedish massage also improves flexibility.
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