Individuals will always look for the best results after attending the appointment provided to you by the massage therapist. If they have opted for the back massage then they should be able to understand what exactly will be done with this type of back Swedish massage. Most of the people will assume that the back massage would contain their complete back including the neck part that is strained a lot. Also people who feel strained will try to cover their neck with the hand with a feel of giving comfort to the neck by rounding it with the hand.
When you try to select the Swedish massage you should also check if the service is made available to you only for the basic massage or will be done in the intense range where the various portions of the back part of the body are completely relaxed. Only when the therapists working for Swedish Massage have completed the massage with their fingers followed by kneading into the areas where the problem is intensified with respect to the pain caused out of those areas.
They can knead into the areas either with the elbows or else with the knuckles. But make sure that you select professional services when going with this step of kneading as many therapists would not have this sort of knowledge unless very well practice or have licensed in this field. The main thing to be kept in mind is the pregnant women should not continue this back massage when they complain spreading pain that is not good as the doctors suggest. While getting a massage has been important just a smooth massage without any strokes is what is recommended for a pregnant woman. If you want mind relaxation then opting for full body massage with the simple application of oil will be good.