Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue is a type of massage therapy that aims at the muscles or connective tissues of the body. This massage therapy usually uses the same techniques that are used in classic massage therapy, but the hand movements are much slower. This style of massage therapy is usually recommended for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and injury caused by repetitive strain.

Deep Tissue Massage Techniques

There are several types of deep tissue massage techniques. One technique closely resembles the classic massage therapy, except for the fact that the hand movements are applied slowly and deeply. In general, all deep tissue massage techniques rely on long and flowing strokes to relieve tension and stiffness of muscles. This can however, make the entire procedure quite time-consuming. In this technique, the areas with more tension and pain are given more importance, by applying deeper pressure on them.

The second type of deep tissue massage technique involves the use of elbows and fingers. This method is especially effective in relieving muscle stiffness. Deep tissue massage can use penetrating tools like ceramic, glass, and wooden tools at times. Such tools are mainly used to enhance the effects or the efficacy of the massage therapy.

Deep Tissue Massage Benefits

When the muscles of our body get injured or stressed, there is a possibility of adhesion in the muscles, ligaments, as well as tendons. Such adhesions can impair blood circulation and normal supply of oxygen to the area involved in the pain and inflammation. Such a condition can cause accumulation of toxins within the muscle tissues. Deep tissue massage can help to break down the adhesions which will loosen the muscles and ensure normal circulation. This in turn will help to release the accumulated toxins within the tissues, and thereby, help to reduce pain and inflammation. Deep tissue massage has also been found to be very helpful for correcting the alignment of muscles and connective tissues.