Most people receiving a Swedish massage expect to feel the relaxing sensation of oil gliding over their bodies, but Swedish techniques include; vibration; petrissage (milking the muscle); cupping; tapotement (clap/slap); and friction (deep, specific often to tendons).
Swedish massage is applicable for a variety of health conditions and people of every generation. It increases circulation and can either stimulate or relax the nervous system, depending on the desired outcome.