Deep Tissue Massage

What Is Deep Tissue Massage?

One of the most commonly requested services at our practice, Deep Tissue Massage helps with relaxation as well as some issues of pain.

Other massage techniques, like Swedish Massage, typically address only the surface layers of muscle. However, some problems stem from tight and knotted muscles that lie deeper in the body.

Deep Tissue Massage is a slower moving session, enabling your massage therapist to reach deeper tissues.

This therapy is used to treat a variety of chronic muscle conditions, including:

• Pain in the upper or lower back
• Neck or shoulder stiffness
• Tightness in the legs
• and many others

How Deep Tissue Massage Works

Chronic muscle pain caused by injury or tension is often the result of over stretched muscles and or myofascial adhesions that give a binding effect.

Myofascial adhesions are twisted, rigid bands, located in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the affected area. These adhesions have a tendency to hinder range of motion, blood circulation, as well as cause inflammation of the surrounding tissues, which can lead to chronic pain.

During a Deep Tissue session, one of our licensed massage therapists applies massage oil to the troubled areas, using slow strokes and progressively greater pressure to reach the sub-layers and fascia.

The process of Deep Tissue Massage begins slowly because the massage therapist must first relax and loosen surface layers of muscle before greater pressure can be applied to deeper tissues.

Deep Tissue Precautions

A Deep Tissue Massage session should never be painful or overly uncomfortable.

Each client has a different pain/comfort threshold level. During your massage session, if your therapist applies too much pressure at any time or on a specific area of your body, please let them know so they can make appropriate adjustments.

Under certain circumstances, Deep Tissue Massage should not be performed. The technique is not recommended:

• Too soon after a surgery
• When open wounds, rashes, or skin disease are present
• Directly over tumors, hernias, fractures, or bruises

In some instances, you may wish to consult with your doctor before seeking Deep Tissue Massage. Examples include people who are:

• Pregnant
• Prone to blood clotting
• Dealing with osteoporosis

Benefits of Deep Tissue Therapy

Deep Tissue Massage offers relief and recovery for many health issues.

There are numerous benefits, including:

• Relief from some chronic pain and muscle tension issues
• Recovery from repetitive injuries
• Improved mobility
• Improved posture

As part of an injury rehabilitation program or ongoing therapeutic treatment, Deep Tissue Massage has been found effective for:

• Sports injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Sciatic nerve pain
• Piriformis syndrome
• Tennis elbow
• and other conditions

Our Deep Tissue Specialists