Swedish massage  involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing. And it may even help after an injury. 

During myofascial release therapy, the therapist locates myofascial areas that feel stiff and fixed instead of elastic and movable under light manual pressure. These areas, though not always near what feels like the source of pain, restrict muscle and joint movements, which contributes to widespread muscle pain. The therapist uses long sustained stretches of these areas to effect a release. 

Reflexology uses hand, thumb, and finger techniques to stimulate certain areas of the feet and/or hands. These areas are believed to correspond to different parts of the body. The massage, then, is expected to promote health and well-being.