Swedish massage consists of a series of techniques applying pressure to individual muscles or muscle groups by pressing them against deeper muscle or bone. By massaging the muscles in the same direction as the flow of blood to the heart, Swedish massage increases blood flow and removes toxins, helping to shorten recovery time from muscle strain. |
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When more serious or deeper muscle aches are experienced, Deep Tissue work is used (using elbows and knuckles) to work down into underlying muscles and loosen damaged muscle tissue. |
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Hot and cold stones can be applied during a treatment to work deeply without applying excessive pressure. The heat from hot stones is deeply penetrating and the alternating use of hot and cold together flushes deeper muscles with new blood, increasing circulation and aiding recovery of damaged tissue. |