| What is Deep Tissue Massage? | | | | tissue. Deep tissue massages assist muscle tissue |
| Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that | | | | release, get blood and oxygen circulating properly |
| focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue | | | | and also “liberates” the knots. |
| also called connective tissue. It aims to release the | | | | Because many toxins are released, it's important |
| persistent patterns of tension in the body (also | | | | to drink plenty of water after a session to help |
| known as "adhesions") through slow | | | | eliminate these toxins quickly from the body. |
| strokes and deep finger, hand and forearm | | | | So what is the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage? |
| pressure on the tight areas, either going across or | | | | The purpose is to "unstick" the glued |
| following the fibres of the muscles, fascia and | | | | fibres of a muscle while releasing the built up |
| tendons. | | | | tension, eliminate toxins, while relaxing and |
| Deep tissue massage uses many of the same | | | | soothing the muscle itself. It is both remedial and |
| movements and techniques as Swedish massage, | | | | therapeutic. |
| but the pressure will generally be more intense. It | | | | Precautions Always let your therapist know if you: |
| helps to break up scar tissue. Deep Tissue | | | | - have any skin allergies or conditions |
| Massage usually focuses on more specific areas | | | | - have problems with your joints |
| and may cause some soreness or discomfort | | | | - are, or think you could be, pregnant |
| during or right after the massage. It shouldn't hurt, | | | | - have recently undergone surgery, or are prone |
| but it's likely to be a bit more uncomfortable than | | | | to or recovering from injury |
| a classic Swedish massage. However, if the | | | | - You have any other medical condition, or are |
| massage is done correctly you should feel better | | | | receiving treatment of any kind |
| than ever within a couple of days. You should | | | | - have a history of respiratory or heart problems |
| always feel free to speak up if the pressure is | | | | As this might affect the kind of treatment you |
| too much for you! | | | | can have, or on what areas of your body the |
| Why get a Deep Tissue Massage? | | | | therapist can work on. Deep tissue massage is |
| It feels good and it is beneficial to your health. If | | | | also not recommended for people with acute or |
| you are stressed muscles are tense, they block | | | | long-term mental health problems. |
| oxygen and nutrients, leading to possible | | | | As with any massage, it's a good idea to avoid big |
| inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle | | | | meals and alcohol beforehand. |