Swedish

Swedish massage therapy is wonderful for relaxing tense and overworked muscles. It's a treat to receive this massage at a spa after a good workout. Spa massage therapy can also help reduce the stiffness of arthritis and other joint pain. Swedish massage involves 5 basic strokes to knead the muscle tissue and improve circulation. The strokes are firm, but this is not a deep-tissue massage. Oils are used to ensure smooth, flowing movement during the massage. Rhythmic movements are essential to a proper Swedish massage.