Swedish Massage Tips
What is a Swedish massage?
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Swedish or sliming massage?
The Swedish massage uses long flowing strokes which are most often in the direction of the heart, and it is especially created to increase both circulation and blood flow.
There are six basic hand strokes in Swedish massage:
- Effleurage.
- Petrissage.
- Friction.
- Tapotement.
- Compression.
- Vibration.
Also, there is normally a form of cream or lotion applied to the skin in order to reduce the wrong kind of friction and to allow for smoother strokes. Swedish massage is actually considered by many as being the best massage technique and it is generally the most well known, worldwide.
Giving a Swedish massage:
(1)The first step you need to take is to create a relaxing and comfortable environment, and there shouldn’t be anything around to interrupt, such as children or pets. As well, the room should be at a mild temperature and you should create proper lighting by dimming the lights or using only candlelight; for an enhanced effect, try lighting aromatherapy candles.
(1)Next, have the client lie down on a hard surface so that all of their muscles are adequately supported. If you don’t have a professional massage table, you can also use a firm mattress or a futon. You should be prepared, in that you should have all the required materials ready, such as hand towels and lubricants. Lubricants are especially crucial, as they are used to relax and to help make smoother strokes on the body.
(1)Once you have all of your materials ready and you are ready to begin the Swedish massage, you should always begin by targeting the larger muscle groups first, such as the neck, shoulders, back, and legs. For the maximum and most pleasurable effect, you will want to begin at the shoulders, and work from there to the neck, and then down the arms and onto the hands. You can then return to the upper and lower back, working your way down to the thighs and calves, and ending off with the feet.
The three basic Swedish massage strokes involved here are the effleurage, the fan stroke, and the circling hands.
(1)The effleurage, is the using of soft and fluid strokes steadily with the palm of the hand;
(2)The fan stroke, is done by sliding your hands up the shoulder blades and then up and over the shoulders, down to the lower back, so that you are basically drawing a coarse heart;
(3)The circling hands, quite obviously, is done by making counterclockwise circular motions with your fingers always pointing in the same direction.
Well hopefully the information given will encourage you to have a Swedish massage or even be trained in as a Swedish masseur.
Question by Trevin’s #1!: how does a swedish massage feel?
Wnt to know what a swedish massage feels like?
TO the people: Don’t say go experience it to find out! I want to know specifically what it feels like and what is the best part.
Best answer:
Answer by DanC
Best way to learn is to experience. Go to a massage studio or clinic and find out.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by louise: What is the difference between a Swedish massage and a deep tissue massage? Which one do you prefer?
Best answer:
Answer by prettylucky33
ive had both & i prefer the swedish massage.. the deep tissue massage just works into your skin deeper so its a bit rougher.. it feels like a trainers massage (ew) lol
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