Relief through Swedish or Remedial massage.
Swedish
Swedish massage is the most common or basic form of massage using 5 basic strokes, long gliding strokes or effleurage, petrissage, kneading, friction and tapotement to relax the entire body and soothe the nervous system, Other forms of massage are usually built around these main strokes.
It improves circulation, relieves congestion, stimulates lymph flow, eliminates waste, improves muscle tone and increases blood and nutrients.
It helps repair tissue damage if there are broken bones, reduce oedema, damage to ligaments and tendons, lessens inflammation and swelling and prevents adhesions by stretching connective tissue.
Remedial
Otherwise known as medical massage or sports massage is used for the prevention and management of injuries. Pre-event, mid- event and post event sports massage.
From relieving chronic pain, releasing tension, increasing mobility, stimulates circulation, reduces muscle tightness and congestion, reduces connective tissue tightness and scarring, stretches enhance muscle relaxation and assists to re-set the length of the muscle.
The technique involves Circulation moves, congestion breaking moves, spasm breaking moves and stretching moves.