Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best-known type of massage. If it's you're first time at the spa, Swedish massage is the perfect place to start. During Swedish massage, massage therapists use massage oils to facilitate smooth, gliding strokes over the entire body. Other classic Swedish massage moves include kneading, friction, stretching and sometimes tapping. Swedish massage uses firm but gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and create other health benefits.
Deep tissue is a style of massage that is designed to get into the connective tissue of the body, rather than just the surface muscles. A standard massage usually only involves the hands and lower arms of the therapist. During a deep tissue, however, the therapist will use elbows and fingers for deep, penetrating work in the muscle. A deep tissue massage also tends to be very slow, and the massage therapist will use long, flowing strokes to ease in and out of the muscle. Many massage therapists also maintain firm pressure at trouble spots for several minutes to achieve muscle release before moving on to the next area of the body.
During the massage, the therapist warms up the body with traditional Swedish Massage, and then massages you while holding a heated stone. As the stone cools, the therapist replaces it with another. The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine, in the palms of your hand, on your belly, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body. If you have inflammation or muscle injury, cold stones are sometimes used.
Sitting in a massage chair opens up the back muscles, relieves strain on the neck and provides a gentle respite for eyes usually glued to a computer monitor. Even 15 minutes of massage to the neck, back, arms and hands can increase circulation, returning energy levels and helping keep the body injury free.
For many people, the neck and shoulders are common areas of soreness and tension. Working at a desk or a computer all day helps to create such problems. To have this pain eased away can be a source of great pleasure.
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