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Sports (Swedish) Massage

Sports massage formerly known as Swedish massage is a technique that uses presssure to manipulate soft tissue.  Swedish Massage was deleloped in the 1700s by a Swedish physiologist and fencing master Per Henrik Ling and involves:-

Gliding strokes
Kneading movements
Circular pressure of the hand and fingers
Vibratory movements
Brisk tapping
Bending and stretching

What is it used for?

To improve :suppleness and flexibility of muscles and joints, blood circulation and speed up of the healing of damaged or stressed muscles, joints and tissues and to prevent future muscle and tendon injuries. 

How is it done?
The therapy is carried out directly on the skin on a massage couch and depending on the nature of the condition can take from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Benefits

Releases muscle tension and improves flexibility
Restores balance to the musculoskeletal system
Stimulates circulation
Calms nervous tension
Prepares a sportsperson for optimal performance whilst reducing the risk of injury
Relieves soreness and assists with the removal of lactic acid and other waste products after high activity
Speeds up the healing of existing injuries and prevents the development of future ones.
Reduces strain and discomfort
Improves blood circulation
Reduces swelling

This can be quite a vigorous massage.  It should not be used if you have any open wounds, muscle tears, sprained ligaments or burns, varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombosis, cancer, tumours, melanoma, haemophilia, fungal infections or herpes.
 




                
              

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