Are you experiencing stress, muscle soreness, or pain? Do you feel like your body is a giant knot of tense muscles? Deep tissue massage therapy might be the solution to your problems.
Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years. Ancient cultures documented the use of massage to cure many different illnesses and ailments.
Massage is still widely accepted as both a tool for relaxation and stress relief and also to alleviate pain and treat conditions such as arthritis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression.
Keep reading to learn more about deep tissue massage therapy and some of its benefits.
What is Deep Tissue Massage Therapy?
Deep tissue massages use firm pressure and slow strokes to massage deep layers of muscle and fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds muscles.
Deep tissue massages are used to break up scar tissue and break down muscle adhesions (the “knots” that we feel in our muscles). These knots can inhibit our circulation and cause pain and inflammation.
When the massage begins, your massage therapist usually starts with lighter pressure to warm up your muscles and then works into deeper pressure.
The common techniques used in deep tissue massage therapy include stripping, which is deep pressure that glides along the length of your muscle fibers and friction, which applies pressure across the grain of your muscle to break up adhesions and align tissue fibers.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Deep tissue massages have benefits for both physical and mental health. Any massage will have numerous benefits for the receiver, making massage therapy an an easy way to both relax and treat medical issues.
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STRESS RELIEF
Deep tissue massages have benefits for both physical and mental health. Any massage will have numerous benefits for the receiver, making massage therapy an an easy way to both relax and treat medical issues.
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REDUCES PAIN
There are a number of conditions that deep tissue massage therapy can treat. Chronic pain in the lower back, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and stiff necks can all be treated with massage therapy. Muscle tension that usually occurs with chronic pain can also be lessened with deep tissue massage, as it can loosen the tight tissue clusters causing pain. Research has reported that deep tissue massage is more effective for relieving chronic pain than medication or other medical treatments, and is usually more cost-effective tool.
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LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART RATE
Deep tissue massage reduces stress and tension, which impacts blood pressure. Massage has positive impacts on systolic, diastolic, and arterial blood pressure. The massage can also increase production of serotonin, which promotes good feelings and happiness.
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BREAKS UP SCAR TISSUE & MAKES MOVEMENT EASIER
In areas where people have scar tissue, they often report chronic pain and stiffness. Getting regular deep tissue massages can help break up this scar tissue by improving lymphatic circulation and drainage to improve flexibility and range of motion in the area of the scar tissue. Many people who are recovering from surgery are often encouraged to get deep tissue massages to minimize scar tissue.
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REDUCES ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS
Deep tissue massage therapy can be used to treat many different symptoms of arthritis, like pain, stiffness, limited range of motion in joints, and sleep issues. Moderate pressure can reduce arthritis pain and ease tension, making it easier for those with arthritis to move around. It can also help with sleep issues by alleviating pain that may keep arthritis patients awake at night.
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REHABILITATES INJURED MUSCLES
If you have injured muscles, a deep tissue massage can help stretch tight or twisted muscles and can also facilitate the movement of toxins from your muscles.
Our lovely "Massage Lisa" specialises in Deep Tissue and Warm Stone Massage Therapies
If your body is in need of a tension releasing deep tissue massage or soothing warm stone treatment you can call reception to book, or for those who struggle to catch us when reception is open, we have added an online booking facility to our website.
