Deep Tissue Massage
This is not a relaxation treatment. This 30 min or 45 min session is suitable for legs or back, neck and shoulders. Designed to treat the aches and pains of over training, poor posture or even a sedentary lifestyle which all leave the muscles in need of unknotting and realigning. Techniques include massage, pressure point work and assisted stretching.
Please note that the duration of the treatments vary from person to person.
A 2014 study involving 59 participants found that deep tissue massage helped to reduce pain in people with chronic low back. The authors likened its effects to those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil).
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What to Treat with Deep Tissue Massage?
- sports injuries
- fibromyalgia
- plantar fasciitis
- high blood pressure
- sciatica
- tennis elbow
Who should avoid Deep Tissue Massage
- anyone with a history of blood clots or a clotting disorder
- anyone taking blood thinners
- anyone with a bleeding disorder
- anyone with cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation
- anyone with osteoporosis or cancer that’s spread to the bones should avoid deep tissue massage as the firm pressure used may cause a fracture.
- anyone pregnant
- anyone with an open wound or skin infection