Swedish massage is a gentle type of full-body massage that’s ideal for people who:

• are new to massage
• have a lot of tension
• are sensitive to touch

It can help release muscle knots, and it’s also a good choice for when you want to fully relax during a massage.

For this massage, you’ll remove your clothes, though you may choose to keep your underwear on. You’ll be covered with a sheet while lying on the massage table. The massage therapist will move the sheet to uncover areas that they are actively working on.

The massage therapist will use a combination of:

• kneading
• long, flowing strokes in the direction of the heart
• deep circular motions
• vibration and tapping
• passive joint movement techniques

Usually, a Swedish massage will last for 60–90 minutes.

SUMMARY:

• Choose a Swedish massage for relaxation or managing minor pain.
• This type of massage is also good for people new to massage.