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…)