What is Deep Tissue Massage?
Deep tissue massage is a technique of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue. By incorporating slow strokes using deeper finger, or elbow pressure on contracted areas; either along or across the muscle grain, tendons and fascia, the use of focused technique releases chronic patterns of tension in the body.
Deep tissue massage is a separate category of massage therapy, used to treat particular muscular-skeletal disorders and complaints and employs a dedicated set of techniques and strokes to achieve a measure of relief. It should not be confused with “deep pressure” massage, which is one that is performed with sustained strong, occasionally intense pressure throughout an entire full-body session,and that is not performed to address a specific complaint. The sessions are often quite intense because of the deliberate focused work.
Will A Deep Tissue Massage Hurt?
It is not uncommon for people who are not familiar with massage to mistakenly believe that a deep tissue massage will be painful. This is not always true! It ‘s not necessary to endure a painful session! It is true that this type of massage therapy may cause some discomfort as the massage therapist releases trigger points deep in your body’s connective tissues, but only to a level that is acceptable to you. Most clients refer to it as a pain that “feels good”. Having open communicate with your massage therapist,whether you feel any pain during a massage depends on many factors, including your physical condition,the reason for the massage, your pain tolerance and the therapist’s technique. Discuss this before the massage and give feedback to the therapist during the session. Tense muscles are often sore and may hurt a little when massaged. Sometimes there is delayed soreness after a massage. Take a hot shower or bath and drink plenty of water to help remove waste products flushed out during a massage.
How Fast Will I Get Results with A deep Tissue Massage?
Our intention is to resolve the pain/problem in as few sessions as possible. By customizing your treatment plan, it is important to be realistic about what one deep tissue massage can achieve. Manypeople ask for more pressure, thinking that if the therapist just pushed harder, they can get rid of all their knots in an hour. This just will not happen. In fact, undoing chronic knots and tension built up over a lifetime is best achieved with an integrated program; that includes exercise, work on your posture and ways of moving, relaxation techniques and regular program of massage.
