Therapeutic and relaxing, deep tissue massage can ease away long-held tensions and tightness. It is specifically designed to address chronic pain, and can be beneficial for people who use their bodies very physically, for example athletes, labourers or removalists – anyone who puts the body under a lot of physical stress.
It can also be useful for people who have sustained a physical injury or even if you work in modern work environment – stress can cause tensions to build up in the body and if not addressed can turn into chronic complaints.
How Does Deep Tissue Massage Work?
A deep tissue massage works on the superficial and the deeper layers of muscle, fascia and tendons. The massage therapist will start by using slow and gentle strokes. The body and mind need to be in a relaxed state before the therapist can go deeper.
He or she may then use palms, fingers, thumbs, forearms or even elbows to work deeper into the muscles.
With these movements, blood, lymph and fluid are moved out of the muscles, helping to flush the tissues out. A deep tissue massage helps loosen muscle fibres and tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly.
What Can Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Treat?
People have reported improved range of movement and function after having deep tissue massage. It ranks very highly among people suffering from pain associated with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
It can also help:
- Chronic pain
- Recovery from injuries
- Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Muscle tension or spasm.
There may be some discomfort or pain associated with the massage as tight spots are worked on so it’s important to breathe deeply as the therapist works as this will help ease tensions and relax you more. You should also drink plenty of water after the treatment to flush away metabolic waste form the tissues.
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