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Swedish massage is
commonly referred to as traditional massage. In the 1820's a Swedish
doctor, Dr. Per Henrik Ling,
developed the first modern method of
massage through his study of physiology, gymnastics, and the massage
techniques borrowed from China,
Egypt, Greece,
and Rome. Swedish massage includes long gliding strokes, kneading, friction,
tapping, and shaking motions. It is effective for most ailments,
because massaging the skin, the body’s largest organ, sets up a
chain reaction that produces a positive effect on all layers and
systems of the body. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, and promotes health and well-being.
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