Last Minute Massage Blog

There are many types of massage available today. You can read about the different types on LastMinuteMassage.com. Here is a quick summary about Swedish Massage; 

Among numerous ways of relaxing one’s body and mind affected by the stressful life, the most
popular option is the Swedish massage. There is somewhat confusion as to its origin but the most
commonly accepted originator is the Swedish medical-gymnastic practitioner Per Henrik Ling. Though
famous as Swedish massage world over, yet in Sweden it’s simply referred to as “classic massage”.

1. Effleurage: involves long and light gliding strokes. The therapist makes use of his/her palms, thumbs and/or fingertips. It helps connect one part of the body to others.
2. Petrissage: involves lifting, rolling and kneading of individual muscles so as to free up knotted muscles. The biggest advantage of it is that it ensures deeper and more penetrating effects of the massage.
3. Tapotement: includes the brisk striking, tapping and percussion movements in a rhythmic fashion. Its main purpose is to stimulate the nerves, muscles and circulation through the tapping with sides of hands thus energizing that particular area.
4. Friction: involves firm and deep rubbing in circular motion to generate heat that relaxes the muscle and prepares the tissue for more deep work. The therapist makes use of palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers.
5. Vibration: involves oscillatory rocking movements that are employed to shake either some particular muscle or the entire body. The therapist makes use of heel or side of hands and fingertips.
6. Traction: involves pulling the muscles of the body including arms, legs and the head. It forms part of the whole massage routine and helps stretch the muscle.

Thanks for reading, 

Last Minute Massage Team