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Swedish Massage in Sarasota, FL

Swedish massage therapy is the modality that comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. Silk Hands accomplishes this by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart.

Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish massage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.

Why get a Swedish massage?

There are many excellent reasons to get a Swedish massage from Silk Hands in Sarasota, Florida:

You’re stressed out.

A Swedish massage is one of the best ways to raise your “good” hormonal levels. Swedish massage boosts serotonin, a calming hormone, as well as oxytocin, a “feel good” hormone.

You have trouble sleeping.

Your body creates melatonin, a hormone necessary for good-quality sleep, from serotonin. More Swedish massage = more serotonin = more melatonin = better sleep. Stress can also interfere with sleep, so lower stress levels will help bedtime become sleepy time.

You’re getting sick, or worried about it.

Is the flu going around your office?  Consider a Swedish massage.  The increased flow of lymph, a fluid that contains white blood cells, will boost your immune system and make you more resistant to many illnesses afflicting your coworkers.

You’re stiff or achy.

This can be caused by anything from upgrading the intensity of your yoga class to the side effects of a busy life. If you’re feeling all-over crampy and painful, a Swedish massage, with its stretching and muscle friction, will loosen your muscles and make you more flexible.

You’re prone to headaches.

Many headaches, from garden-variety head pains to full-on migraines, are caused by stress and/or poor circulation. A Swedish massage goes to the heart of the problem, reducing stress and improving blood flow. We’ve seen time and time where Swedish massage is a remedy for headaches and migraines.

You just want to relax.

Grumpy? Ready for some me-time? When you get a Swedish massage, you’re really just saying “Make me feel better.” And who deserves it more than you?