This type of massage is often used to treat chronic pain and to relieve deep layers of tension. The Swedish massage, typically performed with the hands and fingertips, is a deep tissue massage in which elbows and forearms are inserted into the deepest layer of muscle tissue. Swedish massage relieves muscle tension and is commonly used for relaxation and stress relief. Swedish massage is the most common type of deep tissue massage in the United States, but it is not in most images when you ... continue reading...