Integration with Swedish Massage

Often, therapists integrate myofascial techniques with Swedish massage or other massage systems like deep tissue massage, neuromuscular massage, and trigger point therapy. Myofascial techniques call for the absence of lubricant and are therefore applied first. Next Swedish techniques are used, and finally the area is passively stretched. For example, on the posterior legs you might apply skin rolling working in all directions. Then, you might use leg pulling and crossed-hand stretches before moving into more focused fascial techniques. Lubricant is applied to the skin before Swedish techniques are delivered, and then you finish the area with passive stretches. The order in which body areas are addressed depends on your preferences, the client’s preferences, and the session goals.