The Swedish vs deep tissue massage
1. Swedish massage
Gently relaxing
Long strokes
Light and firm pressure
Technique:
Series of long and light strokes to relax your body, ease tension and improve blood circulation in the muscles.
Pressure:
As already said that it involves light to firm pressure strokes and you may feel that pressure is just not enough for you (depending upon your pain or ache)
Aimed usage:
Known to be used for relaxation. Can relieve light tension and stress.
2. Deep tissue massage:
Forceful techniques
Focus on deep tissues and muscles
Releases tension from the body
Technique:
Deep tissue massage may contain the same strokes but with more force and pressure to address deeper tissues. This will ease tension much deep inside the body beneath the muscles.
Pressure:
Deep pressure is applied to release all tension from deeper within the body.
