Many people associate deep tissue massage with pain, but is that really what it is all about?
Deep tissue massage is a type of therapeutic massage that uses specific techniques to target deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue or fascia. Deep tissue massage is not meant to be a painful massage and people should not be afraid of this type of massage. In order to prepare the body for deep tissue work, a properly trained massage therapist will warm up the muscles using Swedish massage techniques. This allows the muscles to relax, in turn allowing for deep muscles and tissue to be manipulated.
Some discomfort felt during a deep tissue massage is considered normal. It is important to communicate intense pain or discomfort with your massage therapist. At Holistic Bodyworks Massage, we ensure to routinely check in with the client on their level of comfort. The body’s natural response to pain is to become tense, defeating the purpose of the massage.
Myofascial release, a deep disuse technique, works to stretch and lengthen connective tissue (or fascia) that has become tight. Deep tissue massage also works to release adhesions. This fibrous tissue can restrict movement and increase pain. This scar-like tissue can be caused from injury, surgery, poor posture, among other causes.
Deep tissue massage therapy provides a wide range of benefits. This type of massage therapy has been shown beneficial for headaches, restricted range of motion, low back pain, chronic pain, old injuries, Piriformis Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Runner’s Knee, Osetoarthritis, Sciatica, poor posture, and various muscle tensions.
If you are in pain and looking for relief, consider deep tissue massage as mode of treatment. Contact us by phone or online our website to make an appointment. Call us at 904-874-8413 or www.holisticbodyworksmassage.com. We are conveniently located in the Baymeadows area at 9220 Cypress Green Drive Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Deep tissue massage is a type of therapeutic massage that uses specific techniques to target deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue or fascia. Deep tissue massage is not meant to be a painful massage and people should not be afraid of this type of massage. In order to prepare the body for deep tissue work, a properly trained massage therapist will warm up the muscles using Swedish massage techniques. This allows the muscles to relax, in turn allowing for deep muscles and tissue to be manipulated.
Some discomfort felt during a deep tissue massage is considered normal. It is important to communicate intense pain or discomfort with your massage therapist. At Holistic Bodyworks Massage, we ensure to routinely check in with the client on their level of comfort. The body’s natural response to pain is to become tense, defeating the purpose of the massage.
Myofascial release, a deep disuse technique, works to stretch and lengthen connective tissue (or fascia) that has become tight. Deep tissue massage also works to release adhesions. This fibrous tissue can restrict movement and increase pain. This scar-like tissue can be caused from injury, surgery, poor posture, among other causes.
Deep tissue massage therapy provides a wide range of benefits. This type of massage therapy has been shown beneficial for headaches, restricted range of motion, low back pain, chronic pain, old injuries, Piriformis Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Runner’s Knee, Osetoarthritis, Sciatica, poor posture, and various muscle tensions.
If you are in pain and looking for relief, consider deep tissue massage as mode of treatment. Contact us by phone or online our website to make an appointment. Call us at 904-874-8413 or www.holisticbodyworksmassage.com. We are conveniently located in the Baymeadows area at 9220 Cypress Green Drive Jacksonville, FL 32256.
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