SWEDISH MASSAGE THERAPY

Swedish massage therapy is often the first type of massage that people think of when they imagine massage. The goal of Swedish massage is to achieve full body relaxation. This is made possible by the long strokes applied to the muscles. Each stroke must push in the direction of the heart. This will help return the blood to the source and increase circulation. Your levels of blood oxygen will increase. This leads to better circulation, decreased tension, increased flexibility and muscle detoxification.

The stress hormone, cortisol was proven to be decreased by Swedish massage. During a study performed by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, volunteers experienced a 45-minute Swedish massage. Not only was cortisol levels lowered, but so was arginine vasopressin. Arginine Vasopressin is directly linked to the hormonal control of cortisol. Which is a stress related hormone that causes several undesirable actions in the body.

When cortisol is decreased, the body becomes healthier. You experience less stress and are able to heal properly. Cortisol is most generally produced in response to injury and work related stress. Both things can be minimized by Swedish massage techniques. When all of these things come together your body will produce more white blood cells. White blood cells help fight off nasty colds and even the flu.

In order for you to have the best experience possible you will need to communicate with our Port Orange massage therapists. They can then give you the best Swedish massage that is catered to your needs.