How can Swedish massage reduce stress?

With Swedish massage, the practitioner uses a system of long strokes, kneading, and friction techniques to massage the more superficial layers of the muscles. This hands-on touch is combined with active and passive movements of the joints, and oil is usually used to stimulate metabolism and circulation. The therapist applies pressure and rubs the muscles in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.

Swedish massage is said to help flush the tissue of lactic and uric acids and other metabolic wastes, as well as to improve circulation without increasing the load on the heart. In a study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience, Dr. Tiffany Fields and colleagues at the University of Miami Touch Institute found Swedish massage beneficial in reducing anxiety and enhancing EEG pattern of alertness and math computations.

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