Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage

This modality of massage is slightly different than sweedish massage because it is performed to the deeper muscle structures and connective tissue. The deeper work promotes circulation while it decreases inflammation and increases a normal range of motion to these areas.

Adhesions are tight fibrous painful bands of tissue (knots) that build up and restrict movement and circulation. Deeper, more direct strokes are applaied accross the muscle tissue, while focusing on these problem areas.

It is a more aggressive therapy that helps relieve chronic pain and spasms.

Communication throughout the massage is required to adjust pressure at a comfortable level. Deep tissue massage does not have to be painful to be effective. All techniques are followed by various stretches to lengthen benefits of massage therapy.

Sometimes after the massge, the client may experience soreeness or pain, but should disappear within a day. Because many toxins are released during the massage, you should drink plenty of water to help eliminate them from the body.

This type of massage is specially helpfull with chronic pain such as:

• Headaches
• Limited mobility
• Repetitive strain injury (Carpal tunnel, tennis and golfers elbow)
• Sciatica
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle tension or spasms
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Upper and lower back pain

The benefits of Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage is as follows:

• Relaxes your tense muscles
• Increases your circulation throughout your entire body
• Improves your performance
• Increases joint mobility and restores a healthy range of motion
• Relieves muscle fatigue and reduces spasms and cramping
• Decreases anxiety and depression by increasing the release of serotonin and endorphins
• Soothes tension headaches and neck stiffness
• It helps remove pain from problem areas of your body
• Helps relieve insomnia by letting your body relax after a long, hard day
• Removes toxins and supports your body's immune function