As its name says, deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It is an intensive massage using strong techniques designed to reach the deep sections of thick muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibres and to release excessively ‘stressed’ muscles, tendons and fascia.
Using deep muscle compression and friction, the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage is to unstick the fibres of the muscles, release toxins and deeply held tension and trigger points and get the blood and oxygen circulating properly. Specific hand positions and strokes are used to respond to various tissues while breath and movement techniques are employed to release muscular congestion.
Both corrective and therapeutic, it is beneficial for many physical problems, including sports injuries and chronic pain. Because it works very deeply, emotional issues can also be addressed, when these have been stored in the body.
Deep Tissue Massage is suitable for active and inactive people and those with poor posture, stress or work involving repetitive actions.
Whether you’ve overdone it at the gym or work long hours at a computer, this treatment will help to improve your flexibility and free your body from tension.