Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage has a rehabilitative and therapeutic purpose. As the name implies, deep tissue massage targets the deeper, innermost layers of muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Impairment of these areas can occur as a result of injury, chronic disease or surgery.
The prime focus of deep tissue massage is to break up scar tissue and loosen constrictions to blood flow that cause long-term inflammation, debilitating pain and prevent comfortable mobility. When blood and oxygen flow are restored, healing can happen more efficiently.
Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
# Improves blood flow and oxygen to speed up healing and increase circulation
# Reduces inflammation and pain better than most medications
# With regular treatment, provides relief from chronic pain like lower back
# Removes numbness and restricted functioning in the affected body areas
# Repairs the bruising, swelling and pain from strains (muscle tears or overstretching)
# Promotes regrowth and healing at the cellular level
# Breaks down scar tissue to restore muscle and tissue normal function
# Decreases painful lactic acid build up from intense workouts
# Restores energy, flexibility and strength to muscles, tendons and ligaments
# Releases endorphins to improve feelings of wellbeing and reduce body’s adrenaline and cortisol stress responses
lowers blood pressure
# Provides deep relaxation and release of tension in chronically tight muscles