Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia (also called connective tissue). Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish Massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense and more focused.

Deep tissue massage is used to release long term or chronic muscle pain and restriction. Over time, restrictions gradually evolve into limitations in the elasticity of the muscle. No longer able to function as it was intended; the muscle becomes inflamed, develops reduced circulation, movement limitations, pain and adhesions (bands of dense, tight tissue often referred to as knots). Left unchecked, chronic pain patterns develop.

When muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. As a therapeutic technique, Deep Tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of tissue. Through slower strokes and more direct focused pressure, D. T. massage breaks up any restrictions in the muscle, promoting circulation while releasing pain patterns and tension in the body.

Deep Tissue massage is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas by reducing (or eliminating) chronic pain and muscle spasms. It also addresses stiff necks, sore shoulders and low back tightness. Musculoskeletal problems like Limited mobility, Postural problems, Osteoarthritis pain and Fibromyalgia are also effectively treated with Deep Tissue massage.

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage include:

  • Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion.
  • Enhances Athletic performance
  • Reduces recovery time
  • Promotes recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
  • Helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue.
  • Helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
  • Promotes deeper and easier breathing.
  • Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids.
  • Helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
  • Promotes deeper and easier breathing.
  • Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids.
  • Reduces blood pressure.
  • Helps relieve muscle tension or spasm, tension-related headaches and effects of eye strain.
  • Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into the tissues and vital organs.
  • Reduces Chronic pain / Muscle spasms.
  • Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion.
  • Enhances Athletic performance.
  • Reduces recovery time.
  • Promotes recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury).
  • Reduces blood pressure.
  • Helps relieve muscle tension or spasm, tension related headaches and the effects of eye strain.
  • Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into the tissues and vital organs.

Deep Tissue massage has received top rankings for treatment of fibromyalgia pain.

People notice improved range of motion immediately after a Deep Tissue massage.

Consumer Reports magazine, August 2005: 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than physical therapy, exercise, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine and over-the-counter drugs.