About
MASSAGE - DEEP TISSUE / SPORTS & REMEDIAL
Deep tissue massage uses deep, slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). It's used for chronic aches and pain and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
While some of the strokes may feel the same as those used in Swedish massage therapy, deep tissue massage isn't the same as a regular massage with deep pressure. It's used to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle "knots" or adhesions that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.
At the beginning of the massage, lighter pressure is generally applied to warm up and prep the muscles. Specific techniques are then applied to the problem areas, which can help with the following conditions:
Low back pain | Limited mobility | Recovery from injuries |Repetitive strain injury | Postural problems |
Muscle tension in the hamstrings, glutes, IT band, legs, quadriceps, rhomboids, upper back |
Osteoarthritis pain | Sciatica | Sports concerns (runners, athletes) | Piriformis syndrome |
Tennis elbow | Fibromyalgia | Upper back or neck pain