Actually, deep tissue massage is precisely what it says on the tin! It’s an invigorating massage which works on deeper layers of muscle than normal Therapeutic, Swedish or Holistic massage.

It combines a variety of techniques although it also features to a certain degree in most massage methods.

Through a process of detection, stiff or painful areas are determined by the texture and quality of the deeper layers of musculature. Your therapist will use slower and firmer pressure slowly moving into the deep layers of muscle and concentrating on areas of tension and discomfort; usually those muscles that are tight or knotted.

 

Strokes generally go across or along the muscle fibres, tendons and fascia (rather than along them) with the intention of realigning them. More often, the strokes will go across the grain of the muscle with deep pressure or friction which helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue.

 

Deep tissue treatment usually focuses on a particular problem area, and it is not unusual to feel some soreness following the session – however, if it is done correctly, this should vanish quickly and you will feel better than ever within a day or two. Thus, it is an ideal therapy for injuries or persistent muscular problems, and works well in conjunction with other more manual or manipulative therapies such as chiropractic, physiotherapy and osteopathy.

Actually, deep tissue massage is precisely what it says on the tin! It’s an invigorating massage which works on deeper layers of muscle than normal Therapeutic, Swedish or Holistic massage.

It combines a variety of techniques although it also features to a certain degree in most massage methods.

Through a process of detection, stiff or painful areas are determined by the texture and quality of the deeper layers of musculature. Your therapist will use slower and firmer pressure slowly moving into the deep layers of muscle and concentrating on areas of tension and discomfort; usually those muscles that are tight or knotted.

 

Strokes generally go across or along the muscle fibres, tendons and fascia (rather than along them) with the intention of realigning them. More often, the strokes will go across the grain of the muscle with deep pressure or friction which helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue.

 

Deep tissue treatment usually focuses on a particular problem area, and it is not unusual to feel some soreness following the session – however, if it is done correctly, this should vanish quickly and you will feel better than ever within a day or two. Thus, it is an ideal therapy for injuries or persistent muscular problems, and works well in conjunction with other more manual or manipulative therapies such as chiropractic, physiotherapy and osteopathy.