Massage is a treatment that uses different kinds of physical contact to relax, heal the body and mind. Massage is the kneading, warming, pressing, stroking of the skin and muscles. Massage is used to treat emotional and physical health issues. Massage make you feel good in lots of ways by increasing energy levels, soothing muscles pain and simply helps you relax. 

• It increases blood circulation 
• It relaxes and refreshes tired or knotted 
• Reduce muscles pain
• Helps remove metabolic waste

While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:

• Anxiety
• Digestive disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Insomnia related to stress
• Low back pain
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Nerve pain
• Soft tissue strains or injuries
• Sports injuries
• Temporomandibular joint pain
• Upper back and neck pain 

In a typical massage therapy session, you undress or wear loose-fitting clothing. Undress only to the point that you’re comfortable. You generally lie on a table and cover yourself with a sheet. Your massage therapist will leave the room when you undress before the massage and when you dress after it. You can also have a massage while sitting in a chair, fully clothed. Your massage therapist should perform an evaluation through touch to locate painful or tense areas and to determine how much pressure to apply.

Depending on preference, your massage therapist may use oil or lotion to reduce friction on your skin. Tell your massage therapist if you might be allergic to any ingredients.

Massage session may last from 10 to 90 minutes, depending on the type of massage and how much time you have. No matter what kind of massage you choose, you should feel calm and relaxed during and after your massage. Breathe normally throughout your massage.

Your massage therapist may play music during your massage or talk to you, but you can tell him or her if you prefer quiet.

No, you don’t need any special preparation for massage.

The pressure used during a massage therapy help to relax the muscles and relieve all of the tension that has built up. The touch of the skin also helps to relax the person and to clear their mind of anything that might be bothering them. Therapists suggest a Swedish massage to anyone who is feeling run down or suffering from mild depression.

Because it will help to give you the energy that you need and to relax your whole body it also enables you to put things into perspective. Another benefit of the Swedish massage is its ability to help you sleep. With sleep your mind will be able to rest and reset.

• Fever
• Contagious diseases, including any cold or flu, no matter how mild it may seem
• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol-including prescription pain medication
• Recent operations or acute injuries
• Neuritis
• Skin diseases
• Blood clots (Thrombosis)
• Inflammation