Swedish Massage at the Creative Health Centre, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge

What is Swedish Massage?

Swedish massage has been described as “the manipulation of the soft tissue for therapeutic purposes”.

The name can be attributed to the Swedish professor Per Henrik Ling who established a scientific system of massage and exercise based on physiology.

How does it work?

Our lifestyle can often contribute to the aches and pains we experience. Demanding jobs that require long periods of sitting or standing can cause us to adopt poor postural positions, where restriction, tensions and toxins can develop.

Massage is an aid to circulation, which can help to improve the flexibility of joints, increasing their range of motion. Muscle tone is often improved as a result of massage, as the waste products present in the muscles are eliminated.

Increased circulation also delivers an increased oxygen supply to the cells of the body; this can speed up metabolism and lead to healthier cell function.

What is Swedish Massage used for?

Swedish Massage is an aid to circulation and can help improve the flexibility of joints and increase their range of motion.

What does treatment involve?

You will be asked to undress to your underwear or removing only the clothing you feel comfortable to do so, while the therapist leaves the room. Once undressed you will lie on the treatment couch usually face down to begin with and cover yourself with the towels.

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