Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage
This relaxation-focused form of massage is what most people think of first when they think about massage. Therapist uses a sequence of long, gliding strokes, kneads, and circular motions to help ease shallow tension in the muscles.
Besides helping to relax the muscles and ease superficial tension, Swedish massage may also help boost circulation through out the body.
Try if you're new to massage or you're looking to relieve light to moderate tension in your back and shoulders.
Deep-Tissue Massage
Deep-tissue massage aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers in the muscle tissue and fascia. It uses more intense kneading techniques than Swedish. Deep-tissue is ideal for releasing chronic tension and may help improve range of motion.
Try if you suffer from chronic aches and pains or want more pressure than classic Swedish massages offer.
Sport Massage
Specifically designed with athletes in mind, sports massage is a variation on Swedish massage, that aims to address aches caused by repetitive motion and help active people make a quicker recovery from stress and injury.
Some benefits may include quicker recovery times, better range of motion, and improved performance.
Try if you play sports, or frequently work out and want to keep your body in top condition.
Trigger Point Massage
Like deep-tissue massage, trigger point massage aims to dispel chronic tension located deep in the muscles. While deep-tissue is ideal for tension spread out over a large area, trigger point is better for pain that radiates from a specific spot (or spots).
Trigger point massage may ease pain cause by sciatica, rotator cuff issues, stiff joints, plantar fasciatis, and other specific issues.
Try if you suffer from any of the above ailments and you can handle tough pressure. Trigger point massage may be painful for some.
