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SWEDISH MASSAGE Is it the right technique for you?   What is Swedish Massage ? Swedish massage is the most popular and classic form of the soft tissue techniques.   Tammara giving a Swedish massage outdoors  Swedish massage is often times known as the 'spa' massage.  It tends to be more rhythmic and relaxing than other massage techniques.  Swedish massage is comprised of gliding and kneading strokes.   Benefits of Swedish Massage - Relaxation Reduction of edema Before your massage, your massage therapist will talk to you about what you're interested in achieving from your massage and how you're feeling to determine the right massage technique for you on that day. Massage Extraordinaire is your best resource for  therapeutic massage in the San Diego area! Massage Extraordinare Located at the  San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA.  92110 (619) 275-3270 ...

The Most Popular & Classic Form of the Soft Tissue Techniques YES, SWEDISH MASSAGE --- Is also known as the 'SPA' MASSAGE Most common and best-known type of massage in the West Uses massage oils or lotions to enable SMOOTH movements Rhythmic and Relaxing massage Uses gliding strokes or touch Uses firm yet gentle, constant pressure but NOT deep pressure Extra pressure can be used on areas of specific muscle tension Eases muscle tension Based on anatomy and physiology as opposed to energy work Breaks up muscle knots (or adhesions) For relaxation and reduction of edema, the direction of the movement is toward the heart or in the direction of blood flow For fibrotic areas, a cross-fiber direction is used Various parts of the hand, forearm, and elbow may be used during Swedish massage  Pioneered by a Swedish physiologist Per Henrik Ling at the University of Stockholm Swedish massage is the foundation massage for other massage techniques ( deep tissue massage...