Deep Tissue Massage Therapy

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The deep tissue massage technique mainly 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 reduces tension in muscle and tissue. 

Deep tissue massage offers both physical and psychological benefits. It can relieve muscle pain and stiffness and provide stress-relieving relaxation for the body and mind. 

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 reduces tension in muscle and tissue. It may also promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation. 

People have also reported that deep tissue massage helps with:

• Sports injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Plantar fasciitis
• High blood pressure
• Sciatica
• Tennis elbow

Deep tissue massage is different from Swedish massage in terms of the amount of pressure used. 

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. 

It’s not unusual to have some lingering soreness for a few days following a deep tissue massage. Using a heating pad or a cold pack wrapped in a towel may help to relieve soreness. Though massage therapy is generally safe, deep tissue massage uses very firm pressure and may not be safe for everyone. Speak to your doctor before having a deep tissue massage if you:

• Have a history of blood clots or a clotting disorder.
• Are taking blood thinners.
• Have a bleeding disorder.
• Have cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment.
• Have an infection.
• Have had surgery in the past 6 weeks.
• Have fractures or severe osteoporosis.
• Are pregnant.