 What is Deep Tissue Massage?
Deep Tissue massage is a technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
In chronic muscle tension, strokes are slower and more direct deep pressure is applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage, which may last from one to two days...
What are the benefits of Deep Tissue Massage?
Deep tissue massage works effectively on the skeletal structures that lie deep within the body. Many people seek a deep tissue massage to help in muscle, tendon and ligament injuries. When muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. Through controlled manipulation, deep tissue breaks down scar tissue and loosens muscles, releases toxins and allows blood and oxygen to circulate properly.
It is important to drink plenty of water afterwards to flush away the toxins released during massage.
The key benefits include:
- Elimination of the blocks that cause muscle tightness
- Increases circulation of blood, lymph and interstitial fluids
- May resolve chronic pain patterns by releasing deeply held emotions that cause tension
- Helps improve the functioning of the internal organs
- Improves posture and mobility
- Helps to reduce tension and the automatic reflexes to stress
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