Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue to relieve chronic muscle tension or injury. Benefits include:

• Deep tissue manipulation
• Pain relief from injured or scarred tissues
• Release of toxins that the tissues may be holding
• Promotes healing in chronic muscle pain

Are there any negative aspects to receiving a deep tissue massage?

Deep tissue techniques may result in some some discomfort and residual pain for a day or two following the treatment. The massage releases toxins into the body from the massaged tissue. This means that the patient needs to drink plenty of water for a while after the massage to flush their body of these toxins so they don’t make the patient sick.

There are several different forms of deep tissue massage, so what will happen during each treatment will vary accordingly.  Most will start with lighter pressure, and move slowly into the deeper effleurage. It must be done this way because, if deep pressure is applied immediately, the muscles will automatically tighten for protection. This could result in more pain and possibly injury, so the massage therapist will instead begin with less pressure and slowly start the deeper techniques.

Most deep tissue massages will use a minimum of oils or lotions, because there isn’t much gliding or stroking of the skin.

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