Classic massage is the external, manual treatment for complaints in the area of the musculoskeletal system through pressure, tension, shaking, brushing and tapping. With the help of classic massage, diseased internal organs can also be influenced favorably.
The grip technique of Swedish massage has been used worldwide for decades, therefore also called "classic massage", by masseurs (in Germany, the medical profession is now called "masseur and medical bath attendant"), physiotherapists and naturopaths used for various purposes and has therefore become the most famous form of massage.
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