Swedish massage

The Swedish massage techniques vary from light to vigorous. Swedish massage uses five styles of strokes: effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber or with the fibers) & vibration/shaking. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing joint stiffness Y improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. Clinical studies report that Swedish massage can effectively reduce low back pain and helps in management of stress and improvement in mood.