What is Mild Swedish massage?
Category: Physical Therapy
Generic name: Massage Therapy
Massage therapy, also known as Swedish massage, is the most common form of massage therapy in the United States. Massage therapists use long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 2 | 1 | |
| Pain | 2 | 1 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 1 | |
| Burning sensation between shoulders | 1 | 0 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Mild Swedish massage
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Mild Swedish massage
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | 2 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped going to Mild Swedish massage
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 |
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