DEEP
TISSUE MASSAGE
Deep
Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the
deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the
chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes
and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either
following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons
and fascia.
Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower
strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain
of the muscles not with the grain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up
and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more
specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage.
However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever
within a day or two.
Why
get a Deep Tissue Massage?
It feels good and it is beneficial to your health. When muscles are stressed,
they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins
in the muscle tissue. A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release
toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. Because
many toxins are released, it's important to drink plenty of water after a deep-tissue
session to help eliminate these toxins from the body.
What
is the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage?
The purpose is to "unstick" the fibers of a muscle while releasing
deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing
the muscle. It is both corrective and therapeutic.