A deep tissue massage in Temple Hill is a massage that focuses on realigning the connective tissue and deep layers of muscle in the body. This type of massage is excellent for those who suffer from chronic aches or pain, including leg muscle tightness, stiff neck, upper and lower back pain, and sore shoulders. Many of the strokes used in deep tissue massage are used in tradition massage, but are slowed down and go deeper into the flesh to reach the muscles.
How Deep Tissue Massage Works
In many cases, if you have chronic muscle tension or injury, there may be areas of rigid tissue in the tendons, muscles, and ligaments. This can cause limited movement, pain, and inflammation. It can also block circulation. The muscles must be in a relaxed position for the massage therapist to reach deeper muscle.
Potential Discomfort
While no massage should cause pain, deep tissue massage in Temple Hill can be uncomfortable for some. It is essential that you let your massage therapist know if something hurts or you experience pain and soreness that is beyond your zone of comfort. After the massage is complete, it is not uncommon to feel some minor pain or stiffness but this should dissipate within a day or two.
Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
In most cases, deep massage is used for specific problems such as injury rehabilitation or chronic muscle pain. Some of the most common conditions treated this way include:
* Chronic pain
* Fibromyalgia
* Limited mobility
* Lower back pain
* Muscle tension or spasm
* Osteoarthritis pain
* Piriformis syndrome
* Posture problems
* Recovery from falls, whiplash, or sports injury
* Repetitive strain injuries
* Sciatica
* Tennis elbow
Based on research by Consumer Reports magazine, over 30,000 find deep tissue massage better for relieving osteoarthritis pain than prescription medications, physical therapy, exercise, diet, glucosamine, or acupuncture. The massage is also ranked highly when it comes to pain from fibromyalgia. Many people who have a deep tissue massage notice nearly instant improvement to range of motion.
What to Expect
The person providing the massage will use their hands, fingertips, knuckles, forearms, and elbows during the process. While the massage therapist is working on you, they may ask you to breathe deeply while they manipulate some of the tenser areas of your body.
If you are interested in the benefits of deep tissue massage, Diamond Spa can help. We’d be happy to explain more or set up an appointment for you. You can learn more about us at www.DiamondSpaMD.com.
