Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage Therapy is a direct descendent of Swedish Massage. In some instances, Deep Tissue Massage is a technique and not a specific type of therapy. In fact, it is utilized in various different kinds of massage therapy. In Deep Tissue Massage, a practitioner can utilize a number of techniques to free the body from pain. It specifically targets the body’s system of myofascial connective tissue. Here, the therapist may find adhesions.
Adhesions are tight, rigid, bands of tissue. They are usually present on ligaments, tendons and muscles. In doing so, the adhesions block blood and lymph circulation. This causes pain, limited movement and often inflammation. The therapist using Deep Tissue Massage, relies on slow strokes and finger pressure on these tight areas or adhesions. The approach requires depth in the pressure applied.
Like Sports Massage, Deep Massage is specific in its intent and focus. A practitioner will work to realign connective tissue and muscles at the deeper layers. In doing so, the therapist can address such health issues as low back problems, chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia and restricted or limited movement of the muscles and joints.
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