Swedish Massage is characterized by five basic stroke techniques: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement and vibration. A massage therapist uses long gliding strokes on the top layer of muscles and uses kneading, vibration, percussion and active and passive movements.
If you are looking for a relaxing body massage to get rid of mental stress, Swedish Massage may not be the right choice. Swedish Massage is intended for pain relief and relieves back pain, shoulder pain and neck pain caused by stress.
Swedish Massage acts at a muscular level and uses various massage stroked for its therapeutic action. Aromatherapy Massage on the other hand works on the principles of fragrance or aroma that stimulates the brain.
