Deep tissue massage focuses on specific problems such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, limited mobility, recovery from injuries, repetitive strain injury, postural problems, osteoarthritis and muscle spasms.
The pressure will generally be more intense and more focused with this type of massage as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots. Also known as adhesions, these knots can cause chronic tension and pain in the neck, low back and shoulders. (more…)
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are not the only types of arthritic conditions. Diseases such as gout, pseudogout, childhood arthritis and lupus fall into this category.
Treatment modalities for all methods of arthritis will include rest, exercise, medication, weight loss, joint protection and cold or heat. The goal is to decrease pain and inflammation, slow the progression of the disease, decrease the disability in the joints and improve your overall health.
Some individuals also find that while altering their diets to effect a change in their overall health they also improve the cartilage production and their pain and discomfort. By altering their diet to improve weight maintenance they also decrease the amount of stress placed on the large weight-bearing joints. Research has also proven that given the opportunity, correct nutrition, water and light, the body is able to do an amazing number of things to heal itself. (more…)
If you suffer from chronic tension, joint and/or deep tissue pain in areas of your body such as your neck, low back or shoulders, deep tissue massage could be especially helpful for you. Massage has been giving individuals medical and health benefits for years. At this time, over 30 different types of massage have been identified, having been used for the last 3000 years. Deep tissue massage is one of those therapies that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
Deep tissue massage uses some of the same motions and techniques as Swedish massage but the pressure will generally be more intense. Deep tissue massage is a more focused type of therapy as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots, also known as adhesions.
Deep tissue massage should be done by a therapist who has been specially trained in the technique. Although it does not hurt, it is likely to be more uncomfortable than a classic Swedish massage. Using these deeper techniques for massage can help to break up and eliminate scar tissue and is usually focused on more specific areas of the body than an overall body massage. Although there may be some soreness during or after the massage the participant should feel better than ever within a day or two. (more…)