Body Works Massage

Are you looking for massage in Minneapolis? There are many benefits to massage therapy, and many different forms of massage. Our team at Moe Bodyworks wrote this article to help you better understand the services we have to offer. Please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions that you have.

5 Things To Look For In A L.M.T.

• Is the therapist licensed and insured?
• Is the facility providing the massages licensed by the state?
• Massages should be overseen by a physician.
• Make sure your comfortable with the massage therapist that your working with.
• Therapists should be current in continuing education credits.

Benefits to Massage Therapy

• Relieve Stress
• Promote Relaxation
• Improve Posture
• Improve Circulation

What Conditions Do Licensed Massage Therapists Help?

• Neck and Back Pain
• Headaches and Migraines
• Carpal Tunnel
• Numbness and Tingling
• Fibromyalgia

Swedish Massage

The term “Swedish Massage” refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. This form of massage was created at the turn of the century by Henry Peter Ling in Sweden. It involves the use of kneading, stroking, friction, tapping, and vibration and may provide relief from stiffness, numbness, pain, constipation, and other health problems.

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Other possible benefits include stimulation of circulation, an increase in muscle tone, and a balance of the musculo-skeletal systems. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load.

The usual sequence in which a swedish massage strokes are conducted are Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Vibration, Percussion, and finally passive and active movements (bending and stretching).