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Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments to enhance a person's health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods also called modalities. Swedish massage is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology, compared to the energy-centric style more common in Asian forms of massage.
Using lotion or oil, massage therapists typically begin with broad general strokes and then transition to specific strokes to address problem areas.
There are five basic strokes in Swedish massage therapy: effleurage long smooth strokes , petrissage kneading, rolling, and lifting , friction wringing or small circular movements , tapotement percussion , and vibration rocking and shaking movements. Swedish massage provides full-body muscle relaxation, and it can be especially helpful if you're recovering from an injury. Using deliberate, slow strokes or friction across the grain of the muscle, the therapist addresses chronic tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or injuries.
While it's true that the pressure of deep tissue is generally more intense than that of a Swedish massage, it shouldn't have to be painful to be effective. If you're experiencing pain, let your massage therapist know right away.
