Swedish Massage Results

Swedish massage is a classical massage, its characteristic feature is an intensive rubbing and kneading of joints.

The Swedish system of massage has been known since 1813. Its founder is P. Ling, a Stockholm doctor – masseur. P. Ling concentrated his usual massage techniques on rubbing the sore joints, stretching the neurovascular bundles and muscles.

What is the Benefit of the Swedish Massage

Swedish massage Dubai gives good results when it affects adhesions, seals and scars found in the joints.

When the massage is performed properly, the patient:

• flexibility in the joints improves;
• swelling decreases and disappears;
• muscle spasms and muscle fatigue are relieved;
• joint mobility is improved;
• blood circulation is stimulated;
• accelerates healing of injuries;
• lymphatic drainage improves.

Swedish Massage Technique

The Swedish massage is based on the classical techniques of massage. The focus is on deep penetration into the articular tissues, rubbing of detected seals and stretching of the neurovascular bundles.

The massage technique is based on working from the extremities to the center. If it is a foot, then from the foot to the thigh, when working with the hand – from the hand to the shoulder. Rubbing is done with the thumb of one or both hands while gripping the rubbed area with the whole hand. 80% of the massage time is spent on rubbing and only 20% on stroking and kneading. Small joints are rubbed with special care, concentrating on painful points and tightness.

Regardless of the joints to be massaged, the Swedish massage begins with a back massage and ends with a head massage.

Swedish Hand Massage

The massage begins from the little finger to the thumb by thoroughly rubbing each bone and kneading the sore spots.

Then the inside and outside of the hand should be massaged. There are many painful points in the wrist, so you should follow the patient’s facial expressions. It is better to knead the painful places with the method of screwing with a sharp tear of the finger.

Stroking the forearm, the masseur moves on to massaging the elbow. For the best effect the patient leans on the palm. The rubbing lasts for 3-5 minutes with concentration on the depressions. During the elbow massage you can ask the patient to bend and unbend the elbow several times.

Without separating the hand from the massaged surface the masseur goes on to massage the shoulder joint. The massage technique remains the same, however it is recommended to change the position of the hand while massaging in order to affect more deeply the hidden pain zones.

The massage is completed by general stroking from shoulder to hand and then felting.

Swedish Foot Massage

The foot massage also starts with the toes. Here it is necessary to pay attention to the heel, alternating intensive rubbing with rotating action. One hand goes around the heel and the other hand holds the foot. With a gentle movement, the heel bone begins to rotate in a circle, which is achieved with maximum relaxation. In the foot area, increased attention should be paid to rubbing the Achilles tendon.

Rubbing the knee flippers the best results if its position varies from bent to straightened.

The hip joint is the first to respond to a pinched sciatic nerve and is especially vulnerable in older people. Therefore, careful exposure to it will not only bring relief to the patient, but also prevent the formation of arthrosis.

The foot massage ends with stroking and patting.

The pace of the massage should be slow, paying special attention to the nerve endings, so that the patient is completely relaxed at times until sleep, which must not be interrupted after the massage for another 20 minutes. During the massage session at our massage center in Deira, the masseur should be in constant contact with the patient, follow his facial expressions to clearly identify painful areas.

Contraindications to Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is not recommended for patients who:

• have fresh fractures or open wounds;
• varicose veins;
• hypertension of 1st degree;
• oncology;
• thrombophlebitis;
• thrombosis.

The Swedish massage technique is simple and easy to perform at home on your own if you are familiar with the techniques of classical massage.