Deep Tissue Massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses onrealigning
deeper layers of muscles and connectine tissue.

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

Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy but the movement 
is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

How does Deep Tisue Massage work?

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

Deep Tissue Massage works by physically breaking down these adheasions to relieve pain and restore normal movement.

To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.

Will Deep Tissue Massage hurt?

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 ice to the area after the massage.

What conditions is Deep Tissue Massage
used for ?

Unlike Classic massage therapy, which is used primarily for relaxation, Deep Tissue Massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as:

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

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