Swedish vs. Deep Tissue Massage – Massage Envy Notes the Difference in Technique

When most people think of massage therapy the image they conjure up is typically of the Swedish massage technique. This technique is centuries old and originated in Stockholm, Sweden. According to massage therapists at Massage Envy, most people also mistakenly consider Swedish massage therapy identical to deep tissue massage.

“We offer many different types of massages including Swedish and deep tissue massage at Massage Envy,” says C.G. Funk, Licensed Massage Therapist and Vice President of Industry Relations and Product Development for Massage Envy. “Most people don’t realize that there’s a difference between Swedish and deep tissue massages. In fact, most people are surprised when our therapists introduce them to all the styles of massage therapy that exist just to address specific symptoms.”

Swedish massage therapy at Massage Envy clinics involves the rubbing of muscles in long, gliding strokes in the direction of the blood returning to the heart. Circular pressure is applied by the hands and palms, along with firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending, and stretching

Deep tissue massage therapy sessions at Massage Envy are similar to Swedish massage sessions, except that the techniques are applied to deeper layers of the muscles. To access these deeper layers, the therapist will oftentimes use other tools besides their hands like forearms or elbows.

“Massage therapy has been shown to help with many conditions and disorders,” says Funk, of Massage Envy. “Deep tissue massage focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue hence the name. Clients requesting deep tissue should be aware that the techniques can leave the muscles sore for a few days while they heal and release.”

One of the great benefits of many the many styles of therapeutic massage is that it can increase the level of oxygen in the blood, expel toxins by encouraging  circulation, increase flexibility and decrease tension and stress.

At Massage Envy, an introductory one-hour massage session (a 50-minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $39. Memberships are available for $49 per month and include a one-hour massage session. Members may also enjoy unlimited additional one-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate.

Log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. There are 26 Massage Envy locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and 590 nationwide. All are open seven days per week.

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Massage Envy Limited, LLC is a national franchise of massage therapy clinics dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy is open in 40 states, has awarded 810 clinics nationwide and has 26 locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. For more information about Massage Envy, visit the website at www.MassageEnvy.com. Follow Massage Envy DFW on Facebook - www.facebook.com/MassageDFW and Twitter - www.twitter.com/MassageEnvyDFW.

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