Swedish Massage Techniques

People hear about Swedish Massages but don’t give them because they think you have to have some sort of degree. If this is what you think, you are wrong.

Giving a Swedish Massages does not take a degree nor any schooling. When you give a Swedish Massages you are basically putting pressure on the muscles and using it against the deeper bones and muscles.

When you rub, make sure you are always going in the same direction of the blood flowing back to the heart. This massage was done by the Swedish doctor Per Henrik Ling in the 1700′s.

Helps with toxins

This type of massage can help with toxins because it releases them and causes the oxygen flow to increase. The best part is that it helps with circulation by increasing it, but it does not interfere with the heart flow.

There are lots of Swedish Massages techniques that you can learn. I am only going to name a couple but you should think about studying and learning more.

Most famous techniques used

The most famous techniques used during a Swedish Massages are: vibration, tapping, percussion, kneading, long strokes, effleurage, friction and shaking motions. These techniques are usually done in a certain sequence.

Most people usually start with doing the Effleurage. All you do is glide your fingertips or thumbs down the back with gentle gliding strokes.

The next step that people do after effleurage, is the petrissage. This is when you knead the muscles. You can do this by using your thumbs, fingers or hands.

Next you apply some friction. Doing friction sounds a bit tricky but it’s not. Just apply some pressure using circular movement with the palms of your hands. You can also use your fingers or your thumbs.

Vibration is followed right after friction. You can move your hands in such a way that you are shaking them and causing their back to vibrate.

When you have finished with vibration, percussion is next. All you do is gently tap the back or do brisk hacking.

After all of these steps are finished, make sure the person stretches and bends.

With these steps, you can now do your first Swedish Massages.

Note: You might have to repeat these steps for a few minutes until all of the knots are gone and the person is at ease.

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