The Health Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

There was a time when the thought of a massage brought a spa to mind. A luxurious setting in a gym or at an exclusive resort may come to mind. Times have changed and so have deep tissue massage therapy.

There are a variety of massage types available. The general term means manipulation and rubbing of skin, tendons, muscles and ligaments. Therapists usually use hands and fingers for massage, but can also incorporate the use of elbows and forearms to achieve the desired result.

Deep tissue massage uses a more powerful approach. The slow, powerful technique is used to target the layers of connective tissue and muscles that are deeper in the body. This is usually the method chosen to relieve injuries due to injury. Deep muscle massage concentrates on aligning the deeper layers of muscle. While many of the movements are the same, the strokes are slower and deeper.

Although massage has previously been considered an alternative type of medicine, it is becoming increasingly popular with professionals for the relief of many conditions and different situations. People who have signed up for the use of deep muscle massage will be quick to tell you about its many benefits. gun massager

Deep tissue massage breaks down the attachments (bands of stiff, painful tissue) and consequently relieves pain and allows the client to restore the natural movement.

During the massage, the client may experience some discomfort due to the pressure applied. The client should tell the therapist when pain or discomfort is outside their personal comfort zone.

The problems that are generally addressed during deep tissue massage are:

1. Limited mobility due to injury or disease process

2. Chronic pain

3. Carpal tunnel syndrome and other injuries that may be caused by repeated movement

4. Osteoarthritis

5. Whiplash, sports injuries or falls

6. Fibromyalgia

7. Muscle spasms

During the massage, the therapist asks you to take a deep breath. This is done at certain points of the massage when the therapist works in specific areas. The process releases metabolic waste from the muscles. It is important to drink a large amount of water after massage. This flushes the waste from the system.

If you have never had a deep tissue massage, be aware that you should not eat a heavy meal before your appointment. You need to arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.