Swedish massage is one of the most commonly offered massage techniques, so it’s sometimes called a classic massage. The technique aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension.

Swedish massage is gentler than deep tissue massage and better suited for people interested in relaxation and tension relief.

What happens during a Swedish massage?

During a Swedish massage, therapists use:

• kneading
• long strokes
• deep circular movements
• passive joint movements

These techniques are meant to:

• relax you
• stimulate nerve endings
• increase blood flow and lymph drainage

A traditional Swedish massage involves the whole body. You will begin on either your back or your stomach and flip over at the halfway point.