rejuvenating deep tissue sports massage

The Technique

During deep tissue massage therapy, the therapists applies firm pressure to help breakdown tight muscles and increase blood flow. The therapist may use fingertips, knuckles, elbows, or forears to affected areas. This allows them to regulate the pressure and direct it to specific zones and muscle groups.

The Benefits

Deep tissue sports massage provides many benefits including:

• Increased blood flow to fatigued muscles
• Reduced swelling and inflammation in muscles and joints
• Release of tension in tight and stiff muscles
• Breakdown of muscle knots (charley horse) and scar tissue

Conditions that Respond Well to Deep Tissue Therapy

While deep tissue massage works great for general muscle tensions and overall well-being, there a number of conditions that respond well to this technique:

• Sciatica
• Joint stiffness
• Lower Back Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Sports Injury
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Neck pain

 What to Expect

With deep tissue massage, your therapist will begin with lighter strokes to loosen up the muscle, similar to a traditional Swedish massage. At your direction, the therapist gradually applies increasing pressue to pain points and areas of tightness. You may feel slight discomfort, but at no time should you experience sharp pain. Comminicate with your therapist during the session to ensure the best result. There is no reason to endure discomfort. You won’t hurt the therapist’s feeling. Speak up in order to maximize the theraputic benefits.