Swedish massage is a very versatile massage technique that can be used anywhere from a relaxation massage to a pre event sports massage. If you have been to a massage anywhere in the Western World you most likely received a Swedish style massage. It is the technique that is taught in Canada in order to become certified as a Massage therapist.

The afore mentioned versatility of this technique is great in that it allows for the treatment of a multitude of conditions. Using different parts of the hand and arm therapists trained in this technique are able to do anything from release “knots” also known as Trigger points that are usually quite annoying and painful, tight muscles, spasms, reduce swelling by using lymphatic draining techniques to just completely relax the body with a relaxation massage.