| Massages help our bodies, but what exactly are | | | | Deep tissue massages work effectively on the |
| the benefits of it? There are several. | | | | skeletal structure that lies deep within the human |
| Deep Tissue Massage focuses on releasing | | | | body. It can break down scar tissue and |
| restrictions in the deeper layers of the muscles, | | | | crystallization, release toxins, allow oxygen and |
| tendons, and ligaments. It is effective in releasing | | | | blood to circulate properly, and loosen muscles. |
| deeply held tension, relaxing and smoothing | | | | Many people get massages to try and treat |
| muscles, and removing toxins. | | | | crippling diseases, muscle, ligament, and tissue |
| Some Massage Benefits are: | | | | injuries. When receiving a Deep Tissue Massage, if |
| * Improves posture and mobility. | | | | done properly, any pain you have felt should be |
| * Helps to reduce tension and the automatic | | | | gone within a day or two. |
| reflexes to stress. | | | | Although a massage can be very intense, it does |
| * Resolves many chronic pain patterns by | | | | not require great strength nor does it have to be |
| releasing deeply held emotions that cause tension. | | | | painful. |
| * Eliminates the blocks that cause muscle | | | | To get the full benefits of a deep tissue massage |
| tightness. | | | | you need to drink plenty of water and relax |
| * Increases circulation of blood, lymph, | | | | completely. It is possible that if you do not drink |
| cerebro-spinal and interstitial fluids. | | | | enough water, you could have a reaction to the |
| * Helps improve the functioning of the internal | | | | chemicals in the oil the massage therapist used to |
| organs and any associated symptoms/diseases. | | | | relax your muscles and eliminate the pain. |