Deep Tissue Massage uses more pressure than most other forms of massage since it aims to stretch and loosen muscles which need attention or which have sustained injury.
The Massage Therapists at the Sunderland Massage Centre use Deep Tissue Massage to stretch and loosen muscles which need attention or which have sustained injury. Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It helps to break up and eliminate adhesions and scar tissue, releasing deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle. It is both corrective and therapeutic.
How does it work?
Deep Tissue Massage aims to release the chronic patterns of muscle tension in the body through slow strokes and deep pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
Whilst utilising Holistic Massage techniques which have a relaxing effect on the body, Deep tissue massage will include deeper work on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, you should feel better than ever within a day or two.
How can it help you?
Unlike Swedish massage therapy, which is used 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 injury)
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Postural problems
• Osteoarthritis pain
• Muscle tension or spasm
• Back pain
• Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis
• Stress relief and stress-related conditions
• Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains
Massage therapy relieves stress. It is thought to help the body’s stress response by lowering levels of hormones such as cortisol.
In addition to the benefits listed above, massage can: promote general well-being and relaxation, whilst boosting the circulatory and immune systems to benefit blood pressure, circulation, muscle tone, digestion and skin tone.
A Typical Deep Tissue Massage Session
A typical Deep Tissue Massage at the Sunderland Massage Centre will take approximately 30 – 60 minutes, depending on whether it is a full body or back massage. A Back massage can be 30 or 45 min and include the neck and shoulders and a Full body massage lasts 60 min and includes upper chest, face and scalp.
The massage therapist may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue massage. You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on certain tense areas.
It is important to drink plenty of water as you can after the massage to flush metabolic waste from the tissues.
Two or three treatments are often sufficient to achieve lasting relief from many conditions, although further treatments may sometimes be required.
Clients are encouraged to return occasionally for maintenance treatments.
