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What is a Swedish Massage?

The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.

Swedish massage was developed in the 1700's by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik Ling.

Purpose of Swedish Massage?

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.

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. 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 suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.

Swedish Massage Techniques?

Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. The usually sequence of techniques are:

• Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips

• Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers

• Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers

• Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body

• Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping

• Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching

Benefits of Swedish Massage?

Swedish massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.

 ( derived from Mamashealth.com)

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Russ Medical and Sport Massage Clinic is a provider of physical medicine in the form of medical, sports, orthopedic, pregnancy, Swedish, deep-tissue and wellness massage therapy to Aliquippa, Center, Hopewell, South Heights, Monaca, Rochester, Freedom, Ambridge, Economy, Sewickley, Pittsburgh, Beaver, New Brighton, Beaver Falls, Chippewa, Bridgewater, Industry, Midland, Hookstown, Leetsdale, Coraopolis, Baden, Conway, Moon Township, Imperial, Darlington, Patterson, Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, PA. Located in Beaver County 15009.