Which massage is right for your needs?
- Sala Thai Massage
- Jun 18
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 2
🧴 Swedish Massage
Pressure: Light to medium
Purpose: General relaxation, stress relief, improved circulation
Techniques: Long gliding strokes, kneading, tapping, gentle stretching
Best For: Beginners, people with stress or mild muscle tension, overall wellness
💪 Deep Tissue Massage
Pressure: Firm to very deep
Purpose: Targets chronic pain, muscle knots, and deep muscle tension
Techniques: Slow strokes, deep finger pressure, cross-fiber friction
Best For: Athletes, people with chronic pain, those with tight or injured muscles
🏃 Sports Massage
Pressure: Medium to deep (varies by phase: pre-, post-, maintenance)
Purpose: Improves athletic performance, prevents injury, aids recovery
Techniques: Combines Swedish and deep tissue methods, plus stretching and joint mobilization
Best For: Athletes, physically active individuals, injury rehab
Summary Table:
Feature | Swedish | Deep Tissue | Sports |
Pressure | Light–Medium | Firm–Very Deep | Medium–Deep |
Focus | Relaxation | Muscle tension | Performance & recovery |
Pain Level | Low | Moderate–High | Varies |
For Beginners | ✅ | ⚠️ (can be intense) | ⚠️ (targeted focus) |
Best For | Stress relief | Chronic pain | Athletes |

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