Deep Tissue Massage

The deep tissue massage utilizes firm, slow pressure to relieve muscle tension, aches and pains, sports injuries, and other musculoskeletal problems. Various deep tissue methods exist, and waves of steady, sustained pressure on a specific location are the hallmarks of deep tissue. This pressure methodology differs from standard surface massage methods and effectively targets underlying tendons and facia.

Deep tissue massage uses the hands, fingers, balls of the feet, elbows, or wooden massage tools. Correctly executed deep tissue massage will involve kneading, long strokes, circular motions, and alternating amounts of pressure.

While deep tissue massage is perhaps best known as a treatment for chronic back pain, it also works wonderfully to help eliminate scar tissue, increase blood flow, and can be a beneficial tactic to release toxins from the body. Deep tissue massage can improve posture and flexibility and increase overall fluidity of movement. Additional benefits of deep tissue include general relaxation, stress relief, anxiety reduction, mood improvement, and better sleeping patterns.

Specific medical conditions alleviated by deep tissue massage include:

arthritis, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, and sciatica.

Deep tissue massage originated in Egypt, and it has a long history of use in the United States, being a darling of therapists since the 1800s.

For those looking to experience the health benefits of deep tissue massage, the prohibitive expense of a professional masseur is not required. Deep tissue massage can easily be performed at home.

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