Swedish Massage

What is a Swedish Massage?

A Swedish massage is one of the most popular types of massage. It is used for improving your general health. Various techniques are used in this type of massage, such as kneading, vibration and rolling. In Sweden, 'Swedish massage' literally translates to 'classic massage' and that's the best way to sum it up, a classic massage! With a Swedish massage, your whole body is targeted to restore health to softer tissues and muscles. They're known to give a calming feeling.

What Will Happen During a Swedish Massage?

Your masseur will choose essential oils and lotions to use on you depending on your skin type. These will then be gently massaged into you focusing on the areas you want worked on most. For example, if your neck and shoulders are tight, the masseur will use longer strokes to help you settle in and unwind. Swedish massages tend to focus on the bonier and more delicate parts of your body unlike a deep tissue massage. If you're having a full body Swedish massage, your masseur will usually start your session by massaging your back and neck, then move down to your legs, arms and hands. Some of the Swedish massages include a head massage (also known as an Indian head massage) to help you relax even further!

What Should I Wear For a Swedish Massage?

Generally, people tend to not wear their underwear to massages as it's less restrictive, but if you're not comfortable with that, that's absolutely fine and you can of course keep your underwear on! The idea of the Swedish massage is to relax you, so make sure you wear something that you're comfortable in and will allow you to completely relax and unwind.

Benefits of a Swedish Massage

There are many benefits to different types of massages including Swedish massages. With Swedish massages, they remove the tension and stress from your body. This can also lead to helping to improve your posture as your muscles are more relaxed. Research has also shown that people find Swedish massages help with tension headaches.

How Often Should You Get A Swedish Massage?

Swedish massages can help people who have particularly stressful jobs or lifestyles, it is advised to have this massage once every two weeks. It's also particularly good for those who travel a lot for work or just for leisure.

What Happens After a Swedish Massage?

After any type of massage, it's completely normal to feel a bit sore. Muscles have been targeted that you may not normally use in this way, and so you may experience muscle soreness. This is a normal response as your body heals from the treatment that you received. Massages are similar to exercise where it forces blood into your muscles, brings in nutrients and removes stress and toxins to relax you.