Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage, as its name suggests focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue especially the muscle fibres, tendons and fascia. Some of the strokes used are classic swedish massage techniques but the movement is slower and the pressure deeper concentrating on specific areas of tension and pain, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
How does Deep Tissue Massage work?
When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation.
Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.
Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage, however you should feel better than ever within a day or two.
What conditions is Deep Tissue Massage used for?
