Swedish massage or therapeutic massage as it is sometimes called has been used for thousands of years to promote well being and soothe and heal the sick. To the ancient Greek and Roman physicians, massage was one of the principal means of healing and relieving pain.
Massage involves systematically manipulating the soft tissues of the body and is used to help treat many different ailments. It improves blood and lymph circulation, and helps cleanse the muscles of lactic acid and other body waste by-products. It helps break down knotted tissues and relieves muscle spasm, muscle stiffness and soreness. It also provides deep relaxation.