Deep Tissue Massage
What is deep tissue massage?
Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that’s mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This helps to break up scar tissue that forms following an injury and reduce tension in muscle and tissue. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
What are the benefits of deep tissue massage?
Deep tissue massage offers both physical and psychological benefits. Unlike other massage techniques that focus on relaxation, deep tissue massage helps to treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. But it can still help to you unwind mentally, too.
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Deep tissue massage helps with:
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Sports Injuries
High Blood Pressure
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What happens during the massage?
Before your deep tissue massage, your massage therapist will want to know about your problem areas. A deep tissue massage can involve your entire body or just one area.
Once ready, you’ll be asked to lie on your back or stomach, under a sheet. Your level of undress is based on your comfort, but the area being worked on will need to be exposed.
The massage therapist will warm up your muscles using a lighter touch. Once you’re warmed up, they’ll start working on your problem areas. They’ll use deep kneading and stroking with varying amounts of intense pressure.
What are the benefits of a deep tissue massage?
The reason most people decide to have a deep tissue massage is to deal with a specific problem. Always check with the therapist before the massage begins Common examples may include, but aren't limited to:
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Chronic muscle pain
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Injury rehabilitation and athletic recovery
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Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Osteoarthritis
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Postural difficulties
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Tennis elbow
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Limited mobility
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Lower back pain
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Breaking up scar tissue
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In all of these instances the main aims of deep tissue massage are to lessen discomfort and pain, as well as increasing your body's capacity to heal itself.
