The Benefits of Swedish Massage  

Swedish Massage Benefits Are Numerous

Apart from the pampering aspect of the treatment, massage has many  physiological and emotional benefits. The power of touch is huge and should not be underestimated as a  luxury. 

Swedish Massage is known to offer Physiological and Psychological Effects & Benefits.

Physiological Effects & Benefits Of Swedish Massage  

• Can release joint restrictions and increase joint mobility
• Relieves tight muscles, stiffness and spasms
• Increases flexibility and range of movement in the muscles
• Improves circulation delivering more nutrients to the muscles
• Improves circulation releasing toxins and waste from the muscles  
• Reduces muscular fatigue and soreness in the muscles  
• Reduces ischaemia (poor blood-flow) easing localised pain & tissue dysfunction
• Reduces oedema (excess fluid in the tissue) by increasing lymphatic drainage Strengthens the immune system 
• Combination of techniques used can stimulate and soothe the  nervous system 
• Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system leading to stress  reduction 
• Releases endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers and mood  enhancers)  
• Improved circulation resulting in quicker regeneration and healthier skin Increased production of sweat leading to better removal of toxins  via the skin 
• Improved skin colour and elasticity leading to younger-looking skin. Increased sebum production improves skin’s suppleness & resistance  to infection
• Deepens respiration and increases lung capacity by relaxing  respiratory muscles 
• Improves digestion and helps to relieve constipation, IBS, colic and wind  

Psychological Effects & Benefits Of Swedish Massage  

• Reduces levels of stress and anxiety 
• Promotes deep levels of relaxation  
• Improves feelings of vigour and energy  
• Stimulates physical activity 
• Increases awareness of posture 
• Helps to alleviate depression
• Rejuvenates the body and mind 
• Can enhance feelings of self-esteem  
• Eases emotional trauma  
• Promotes feelings of happiness  

Global Benefits Of Massage

• The muscles of the body can hold a great deal of tension and pain. 
• A Full Body Massage can relax a person and relieve pain in the  body.  

Massage will:  

• stimulate blood circulation bringing essential nutrients to the area  -provide pain relief and a reduction of muscle tension -remove waste products 
• exfoliate the skin and add moisture from the medium  -improve skin colour 
• aid joint mobility 
• help keep the skin soft and supple aided by massage mediums relax  the client 
• lower blood sugar levels 
• stabilize the metabolic rate.  

The Sugar & Spice Spa in Fribourg, Switzerland specializes in different kinds of massage.

If you are interested in learning more about the SwedishMassage, we suggest your next step would be learning how to become a massage therapist and enrolling in a Swedish Massage Course to specialize in Swedish Massage and obtain your Swedish Massage course certification.

Explore the options of on-campus Massage Courses at The International Massage Academy of Switzerland (IMAS) or study Swedish Massage online here. You may be interested to find out the Difference between a Swedish Massage VS Deep Tissue Massage in our blog post here.