Deep Tissue Massage and Therapy

Getting to the Root of the Problem

Few things compare to the healing effects of muscle massage. If I could afford it, I'd have one at least one a week. Most of my problems stem from stress that leaves my muscles tight and aching around my neck and shoulders. This standard massage is generally called Swedish massage.

While Swedish massage does the trick for me, others aren't quite as lucky. Athletes, dancers and people with physically demanding jobs can sustain muscle damage that goes much deeper. This can also be the case for people who have been in accidents or who have physical limitations. Core muscles can tighten into bunches causing chronic pain and discomfort. Regular massage techniques may superficially remedy the problem but it comes back time and time again. A deep tissue massage may help get to the root of the pain and correct it.

What Does It Do?

Deep tissue therapy digs a bit deeper than your regular massage. It targets the muscles deeper within the body to work out knots and kinks that can be affecting the blood flow and therefore oxygen distribution to core muscles. A lack of proper oxygen can lead to a build up of toxins leaving a person in chronic pain.

This type of massage is often effective in helping ease the pain of tendon and ligament damage. It can also be use to help reduce stress on the skeletal system due to tightened muscles forcing bones to move from proper position. It may also help you to increase your range of motion.

How?

This type of massage targets the deeper muscles by changing the techniques of regular massage. Your therapist may use slower and more targeted strokes during the process. They work against the natural growth of the muscle to trigger a more pronounced response. Your therapist will also use a good amount of pressure during your massage so the proper muscles are reached.

When To Consider Deep Tissue Therapy

If you have chronic pain that other therapies have not touched you may want to look into this therapy. Muscles that spasm are a sign of damage you may not know you have. If you have a physically demanding career and you find yourself feeling worse and worse with no clear reason this may be worth a try for you.