Deep Tissue Massage

What is Deep Tissue Massage?

Deep Tissue Massage Targets Chronic Muscle Tension:
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.
Some of the same strokes are used as Swedish Massage as but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
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How Does Deep Tissue Massage Work?
When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesion's (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.Adhesion's can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation.
Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesion's 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.

Will Deep Tissue Massage Hurt?
At certain points during the massage, most people find there is usually some discomfort and pain.
It is important to tell the massage therapist when things hurt and if any soreness or pain you experience is outside your comfort range. There is usually some stiffness or pain after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so. The massage therapist may recommend applying ice to the area after the massage. It's important to drink a lot of water after a deep tissue massage to help flush lactic acid out of the tissues. 

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage:

Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as:
· Chronic pain
· Limited mobility
· Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
· Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
· Postural problems
· Osteoarthritis pain
· Fibromyalgia
· Muscle tension or spasm
· Helps break up and eliminate scar tissue
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For more information please contact Darren on 086 1957378