Deep Tissue Massage

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Deep tissue massage is a modality that utilizes techniques of other modalities to affect muscles and fascia that lie below the superficial muscle groups. 

 Deep tissue techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The client's muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, too much pressure can cause the surface muscles to contract which prevent the therapist from reaching the deeper muscles. 

When receiving a Deep tissue massage, it is best to let the therapist slowly work into the deeper pressure to prevent the muscles from contracting. Just because you think you can take more pressure does not mean it is the best for your muscles.

Deep tissue massage relieves chronic muscular pain and assists in rehabilitation of injuries, and it can help reduce inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis or tendinitis.