Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage

$45 for 30 mintues

$80 for 60 minutes

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.

It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.

Some of the same strokes are used as Swedish Massage Therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation.

Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, our massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.

At certain points during the deep tissue 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. Our massage therapists may recommend applying ice to the area after the massage.

Deep Tissue Massage Therapy can be used for the following conditions:

• Chronic pain
  
• Limited mobility
  
• Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
  
• Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
  
• Postural problems
  
• Ostearthritis pain
  
• Fibromyalgia
  
• Muscle tension or spasm

People often notice improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage.

During a Deep Tissue Massage, our massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms.

You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on certain tense areas.

It is important to drink plenty of water after the massage to flush metabolic waste from the tissues.