Swedish massage therapy is the most well-known and widely practiced type of therapeutic massage. This type of massage focuses on muscle relaxation, targeting superficial muscles and increasing blood circulation. BENEFITS Pain Management. Swedish massage can be an effective method for managing arthritis and chronic pain in a natural way. Decreased stress and increased relaxation. Stress can manifest in the body with increased muscle tension and sometimes pain. Stress can also manifest in the mind with increased worry or anxiety. Swedish Massages help to clear the body and mind of unwanted responses to stress by calming the nervous system and relaxing muscular tension. Increase overall energy. Improve posture. Increase blood flow. Support healthy immunity. Improve sleep. Relieve headache.