Deep tissue massage video by Becky Waterman, LMT
Deep tissue massage overview
Whether you’re an athlete with high demand on your body or recovering from an injury, illness or surgery, deep tissue massage could be beneficial. Massages have been utilized for thousands of years throughout the world to lower both physical and psychological stress. The primary goal of deep tissue massage is to reduce pain and discomfort, while improving the client’s ability to heal. Deep tissue massages help “lengthen and release muscles” which often feel tense. Deep tissue massage works on the muscles deeper in the body. With this type of massage the massage therapist will first start by working the superficial muscles and then go deeper as the outer layer of muscles relax. Depending on where the client needs this type of work, the massage therapist will use hands, fingers, elbows, or wrists to break up the adhesion’s. Adhesion’s, commonly known as knots, may develop in the muscles due to injury or chronic muscle tightness. To release these adhesion’s client’s may need to get a deep tissue massage. Massage also increases blood flow which helps to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. This is important because the pain client’s are feeling could be coming from inflammation.
Types of people deep tissue massage benefits
- individuals who experience consistent pain
- those who are involved in heavy physical activity
- clients who have sustained physical injury
- athletes or other people involved in sports
More information about deep tissue massage
Compared to other popular massage techniques, which tend to be lighter in pressure, deep tissue massage is usually slower and firmer. Deep tissue massages also tend to be longer than many other massages which gives the body enough time to warm up and then relax. Deep tissue massage main benefits include stimulate blood flow, relieve muscle tension, lower psychological stress. Additionally, it releases “feel good hormones” like serotonin and oxytocin. You can schedule online or contact us.
