Swedish massage
Escape from the stress of daily life... relax your tired muscles... revive your spirit. Most of us are working longer hours and squeezing more commitments into each day and we don’t even realise how wound up and stressed we’ve become. Swedish massage can be tailored to suit the individual whether it is a quick lunch break treatment or a luxurious hour of peace. Swedish massage incorporates a variety of techniques to relieve muscle tension, improve your circulation, repair muscle injury and re–energise your body.
Q & A
What are the benefits of a Swedish massage?
- Relax and relieve RSI and overworked, tired muscles
- Reduce headaches
- Increase circulatory function
- Increased feeling of energy
- Improved sleep
- Improved cognitive ability
- Repair muscle injury
- Improves skin tone
What if I have injuries from work or recreation?
Provided you have discussed your injuries with your regular doctor, Swedish massage may assist the healing of sporting and recreational injuries as well as repetitive strain injuries and arthritic pain. Patients may notice faster healing time and increased range of movement all from as little as a regular 20 minute massage.
I don’t really have time for pampering...
Although Swedish massage can be a long, luxurious and pampering treatment, most of us have little time to look after ourselves. This is exactly why a regular 15 minute reviving Swedish massage will assist those who are time poor, by relieving their stress and giving them more energy to get through the day. Tired, tense muscles impair our circulation which makes us feel sluggish and tired. Increased circulatory function from Swedish massage delivers the oxygen and nutrients to every cell of our body which is needed to improve our responses to daily life.
Will I be suitable for a Swedish massage?
Most people are suited to Swedish massage as the treatments are tailored to your specific needs. If you have any concerns about a particular health ailment it is always best to discuss with your doctor whether or not you will be suited to Swedish massage. Pregnant women are best to have Swedish massage after the first trimester of their pregnancy, also with GP approval.
