Deep Tissue Massage
Therapeutic massage targeting deep muscle layers and connective tissue
About This Treatment
Deep tissue massage uses slower strokes and deeper pressure to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia. It's particularly helpful for chronic pain, muscle tension, and injury recovery. The therapist may use fingers, thumbs, forearms, or elbows to apply sustained pressure to trigger points and areas of restriction. While intense, it should not be unbearably painful.
Benefits
- Relieves chronic muscle pain
- Breaks up scar tissue
- Improves posture
- Increases range of motion
- Reduces muscle tension
- Lowers blood pressure
- Treats repetitive strain injuries
- Speeds injury recovery
What to Expect
Communicate your comfort level throughout - deep pressure should be therapeutic, not painful. The therapist will warm up superficial layers before going deeper. You may feel some discomfort in problem areas. Soreness for 1-2 days afterward is normal. Drink extra water to flush released toxins. Sessions usually last 60-90 minutes.
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