Swedish Relaxation – Swedish Massage in Lubbock

The most well-known relaxation massage throughout the world, Swedish massage promotes relaxation and incorporates kneading, friction, and gliding strokes to relax the muscles. This relaxation massage can be slow and gentle or firm and vigorous.

Applying oil or cream, the massage therapist will use Swedish massage therapy techniques to promote deep relaxation.

Swedish massage techniques include:

*Effleurage – gliding strokes with palms, thumbs and fingertips

*Petrissage – kneading movements with hands, thumbs and fingers

*Friction – circular pressure with hands and thumbs

*Vibration – oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body

*Percussion –  hacking or tapping of the body

Good For: introductory massage, couples’ massage, relaxation, stress relief, anxiety