Most of us heard the term of Swedish massage. It is so common in spas, but have you ever known anything about its origin and history? Or why is it called Swedish massage? Maybe you heard confusing things about its history. Do you know how has it come into being? Who made its techniques? You will find clear answers in this content. It will help you to know what is exactly you get in therapy centers and spas.
Swedish massage is the most common and well-known type of Massage was developed and introduced into the United States as ” Swedish movement cure” in 1858.this massage also known as classic massage is a Western type of massage based on a modern or Western conception of anatomy. it’s one of the oldest western massages which is very common today. In addition, it is the basis of other western types of massage. It consists of movements and touches on joints and tissue to cause relaxation, better circulation, flexibility and relief of pain.
The history of it goes back to two European men: Johann Georg Mezger, a Dutch doctor known as the father of Swedish massage, invented the rules of it around 1868.
per Henrik Ling (1776-1839) a Swedish educator, is also known as the father of massage or traditional Swedish massage and Gymnastics.
