A Swedish body massage is a full-body therapeutic treatment that uses a combination of long, gliding strokes, kneading, and circular movements to relax the body, increase circulation, and relieve muscle tension. The five main techniques are long, soft strokes (effleurage), kneading (petrissage), rubbing, tapping or pounding (tapotement), and vibration. This massage type can help with stress relief, pain management, and improving flexibility and sleep.