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Swedish massage
The
healing power of touch is a very ancient concept but it was a Swedish physiologist,
Peter Henry Ling, who developed a clear system of massage and exercise in
the early 1800’s.
The term Swedish massage refers to a collection of techniques deigned primarily to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood to the heart. The lymph system and veins (which carry blood back to the heart) both rely on muscle action, rather than heart pump pressure, to operate. One of the primary goals of Swedish Massage is to speed venous return from the extremities.
Swedish Massage uses five main strokes to stimulate the circulation of blood through the body; petrissage (kneading), effleurage (stroking), friction, tapotement (tapping), and vibration. Each type of stroke has a different therapeutic benefit.
Swedish Massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissue of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load.
It stretches the ligaments and tendons, keeping them supple. Swedish Massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system while at the same time relaxing the nerves themselves. As it can help reduce emotional and physical stress it is often recommended as part of a regular program for stress management. It also has specific clinical uses in a a medical or remedial therapy.
Lynden Hill Clinic
Linden Hill Lane - Kiln Green - Nr Twyford - Berkshire - RG10 9XP
Tel: +44 (0) 118 940 1234 - Fax: +44(0) 118 940 1424
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