Its techniques are rooted in Western anatomy and physiology with benefits that range from reducing physical pain and discomfort to alleviating stress and anxiety. The Swedish massage was invented in Sweden in the mid-eighteen hundreds by a Fencing instructor who reportedly used specific massage techniques to cure his elbow injury and is still a highly popular massage offered in massage therapy offices around the world today. In fact, it now sets the standards for Western massage therapy and is the most common type of massage performed.
There are multiple techniques a licensed massage therapist will use in combination while performing a Swedish full body massage, including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration.
Each technique serves a different purpose and your masseuse will decide which techniques to use, when, and where based on your individual needs. Receiving a Swedish body massage is like experiencing a whole body reset. Your massage therapist will massage your entire body β arms, hands, neck, shoulders, back, legs, feet, chest, and even head. Come to King Spa today and experience truly relaxing Swedish full body massage therapy in a state-of-the-art Korean spa facility.
A Swedish massage is a full-body classic massage that typically lasts minutes. During your massage session, your massage therapist will use their hands to target both your superficial and deep layers of muscles and soft tissue, while also manipulating your joints to release any tension stored in the body. This time is your opportunity to let your massage therapist know what areas are bothering you, if you have any injuries they should be aware of, and to ask any questions you might have.
Then the massage begins! You can fully rest while your masseuse gets to work on removing any tension from your body. You will notice that your masseuse uses different techniques throughout the massage. They may use long, deep strokes at some points, kneading at other times, and even tapping and squeezing. Every technique serves its own purpose but they work in combination to produce a complete healing experience. Halfway through the massage, you will be asked to turn over onto your back so your massage therapist can target the front side of your arms and legs, your chest, and your face.
