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Understanding Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Techniques work with chronic muscle tension or injury, there may be adhesion (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesion can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesion to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist uses oil and often uses direct deep pressure. Some passive stretching may be applied in order to loosen the deepest layers of muscles that are unable to be reached manually. Muscles must be relaxed in order for the therapist to reach the deeper musculature.
A deep tissue massage is not an ordinary backrub. When finding tight knots that built up from daily stress and too little or too much exercise, massage therapists use adequate manual pressure and friction focused on releasing the tight soft tissue and realigning deeper layers of muscles. It is usually used for chronic aches and pains and those habitually and easily contracted areas such as a stiff neck, upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders. The movement is slower and the pressure is deeper to concentrate on the areas of tension and pain in order to reach the sub-layer of muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles).
Deep Tissue Massage Can Lead To Soreness
At certain points during the massage, most people find there is usually some discomfort and pain. It is important to tell the massage therapist when things hurt and if any soreness or pain you experience is outside your comfort range. There is usually some stiffness or pain after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so. The massage therapist may recommend applying a warm bath with sea salt after the massage.
Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation. According to Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than physical therapy, exercise, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine and over-the-counter drugs. Deep tissue massage also received a top ranking for fibromyalgia pain. People often notice improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage.
What Can I Expect During My Visit?
Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue massage. The pressure is generally stronger than a regular massage. The strokes may be slower. You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on certain tense areas.
Precautions
Deep tissue massage may not be safe for people who with blood clots (e.g. thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis), due to the risk that they may become dislodged. If you have blood clots or are at risk of forming blood clots, it's essential that you consult your doctor first.
If you've had recent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or any other medical procedure, it's wise to check with your doctor before starting massage therapy. Some people with osteoporosis should avoid the deeper pressure of this type of massage. Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed or infected skin, skin rashes, unhealed or open wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, fragile bones, or areas of recent fractures.
Deep Tissue Techniques work with chronic muscle tension or injury, there may be adhesion (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesion can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesion to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist uses oil and often uses direct deep pressure. Some passive stretching may be applied in order to loosen the deepest layers of muscles that are unable to be reached manually. Muscles must be relaxed in order for the therapist to reach the deeper musculature.
A deep tissue massage is not an ordinary backrub. When finding tight knots that built up from daily stress and too little or too much exercise, massage therapists use adequate manual pressure and friction focused on releasing the tight soft tissue and realigning deeper layers of muscles. It is usually used for chronic aches and pains and those habitually and easily contracted areas such as a stiff neck, upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders. The movement is slower and the pressure is deeper to concentrate on the areas of tension and pain in order to reach the sub-layer of muscles and the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles).
Deep Tissue Massage Can Lead To Soreness
At certain points during the massage, most people find there is usually some discomfort and pain. It is important to tell the massage therapist when things hurt and if any soreness or pain you experience is outside your comfort range. There is usually some stiffness or pain after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so. The massage therapist may recommend applying a warm bath with sea salt after the massage.
Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation. According to Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked deep tissue massage more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than physical therapy, exercise, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine and over-the-counter drugs. Deep tissue massage also received a top ranking for fibromyalgia pain. People often notice improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage.
What Can I Expect During My Visit?
Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue massage. The pressure is generally stronger than a regular massage. The strokes may be slower. You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on certain tense areas.
Precautions
Deep tissue massage may not be safe for people who with blood clots (e.g. thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis), due to the risk that they may become dislodged. If you have blood clots or are at risk of forming blood clots, it's essential that you consult your doctor first.
If you've had recent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or any other medical procedure, it's wise to check with your doctor before starting massage therapy. Some people with osteoporosis should avoid the deeper pressure of this type of massage. Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed or infected skin, skin rashes, unhealed or open wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, fragile bones, or areas of recent fractures.
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