Learn about the benefits of various massages for you.
May treat shoulderpain
Swedish massage may also offer short-term relief from shoulder pain, per the NCClH. As with neck painrelief, you may consider talking with your massagetherapist about regular sessions to maximize the benefitsto your shoulder area.
May treat fibromyalgia
Some studies have found massage therapy can helpalleviate fibromyalgia pain, as well as anxiety anddepression.However, there’s conflicting evidenceregarding Swedish massage more specifically.the NCClH reports.
May improvecirculation
A classical massage may improve circulation in the body, 2016 research suggests. For this reason, some experts recommend massages during pregnancy.
Still, this research is older, and more clinical studies are needed to look at this benefit. You should also use caution if you have a history of blood clots.
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May treat symptomsof depression
The overall benefits of massage therapy to your moodmay also help address symptoms of depression. Whilethe NCClH notes that research has supported suchbenefits on a smaller scale, larger studies are needed toexplore the effects of Swedish massage on depression.
May treat anxiety
The possible relaxing effects of massage are promotedfor stress management, but research also suggests thatmassage therapy may help alleviate anxiety. Suchbenefits have also been linked to anxiety associated withHIV and AlDS, as well as fibromyalgia, per the NCClH.
Who may benefit fromSwedish massagetherapy?
If you're looking for short-term pain relief and temporaryrelaxation, you could benefit from a Swedish massage. Long-term effects on pain and anxiety may possibly beachieved with regular sessions. Research from 2016 also identified massage as a betteralternative to long-term pain medications. Other 2016research has asserted that massage therapy ispreferable to no treatment for chronic pain.
May improve sleepquality
Relaxation techniques are recommended for sleepdisorders, particularly those related to anxiety, accordingto the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. lfSwedish massages help you relax, you may considerregular sessions to decrease anxiety and stress. Over time, you might find improvements in sleep.However, more clinical research is needed to determinewhether Swedish massage can actually help improvesleep.
May treatpremenstrualsyndrome (PMS)
Relaxation techniques, such as massage therapy, arealso promoted by health professionals to helpease symptoms of PMS such as fatigue and mood shifts.Still, more clinical research is needed to determinewhether Swedish massage can specifically addressthese PMS symptoms.
May treat neck pain
As with low back pain, Swedish massage mayreduce neck pain, but only temporarily. One key findingin a 2016 review found that people were more likely tobenefit from this massage if they attended frequent andlong sessions, according to the NCClH.
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