What is the difference between a “Relaxation Massage” and a “Remedial Massage” that incorporates relaxation massage techniques?

Many Remedial Massage sessions will actually begin with some Swedish relaxation massage techniques applied to warm up the area to be treated. Some may even be primarily based around Swedish relaxation massage techniques. However, please note that there is a big difference between a Remedial Massage where Swedish relaxation massage techniques are employed, and a pure Swedish relaxation massage. The primary difference is the goal and reason for applying the techniques.

A Remedial massage, by nature, must be sought out to treat a specific medical complaint or physical dysfunction. In some cases, such as in cases of anxiety, depression or other mood disorders, relaxation techniques may be the most effective to treat the dysfunction and achieve the desired goal. In contrast, a Swedish relaxation massage is generally where relaxation techniques are applied to the exclusion of all other techniques, and purely to induce a state of relaxation and subsequent feeling of wellbeing for the client. Here are some other characteristics of Relaxation versus Remedial Massage:

·         Relaxation massage will generally not focus on any one specific area of the body – the therapist may identify problem tension areas but will generally not focus too intensely on these.

·         It’s quite common for a full body relaxation treatment be performed in 60 minutes, as compared to a Remedial massage where 60 minutes is usually only enough time for two or three body areas to be treated. For more detail about difference between a “Relaxation Massage” and a “Remedial Massage”