During your Swedish massage, your therapist will use their hands, forearms, and elbows to knead and stroke your muscles to induce relaxation, stimulate your nerve endings and circulation, and ease the tension or stress you may be carrying.

The pressure and techniques applied during massage work to encourage blood movement in and around congested areas. The same is true of lymphatic fluid, which can build up and disrupt body functions or create swelling and inflammation.

Pain can stem from several factors, including inflammation and muscle spasms or contractions. During a Swedish massage, your therapist will work to relax your muscles, which can reduce or eliminate painful muscle spasms. The increased circulation can also lead to reduced inflammation and further alleviate pain from short-term issues and chronic conditions like arthritis.

During a massage, muscles relax and become “softer” while lymphatic fluid that could cause edema is flushed away. For many clients, this can lead to an improved range of motion

Stress, anxiety, and pain can make it hard to fall asleep, and once you’re sleeping, it could disrupt or decrease the quality of sleep you do get. A Swedish Massage can reduce pain and anxiety, which will improve sleep. It can also promote serotonin production, which can promote relaxation.