Relaxation massage is the same as a gentle Swedish massage which uses smooth, gliding strokes. The primary purpose is to help you relax, and the massage therapist will probably move at a slower pace as well as use light pressure.
During a relaxation massage there is less emphasis on working out the serious adhesions or knots in the muscle tissue. Besides, the therapist won’t push your pain limits in order to get the muscle to relax. Sometimes people may even fall asleep during a relaxation massage.
There are substantial health benefits to a relaxation massage, which include calming the nervous system, promoting a sense of well-being, as well as improving blood circulation and stimulating the body’s lymphatic system, which carries away the waste products.