Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage therapy uses deep finger pressure in slow, firm strokes to realign deeper layers of muscle. It has theraputic benefits for chronic aches and pains as well as alleviating stiffness in areas such as the neck, upper and lower back, shoulders and leg muscles. Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage: Reduces Chronic Pain, Improves Blood Pressure, Heals Injured Muscles, Relieves Stress, Elevates Mood By Releasing Seratonin, Breaks Up Scar Tissue. Everyone can benefit from deep tissue massage as it alleviates muscle tension and increases the production of seratonin, which is the hormone that boosts feelings of happiness and well being. This promotes relaxation, lowers blood pressure and is a great relief for people suffering from chronic stress. However it is most often recommended to those suffering chronic pain or posture related injuries and sports injuries as well as those experiencing stress and high blood pressure. This massage helps to increase the flow of blood through the body which reduces areas of inflammation that cause pain.Deep tissue massage therapy helps to rehabilitate injured muscles as it releases toxins from the muscles and stretches out tense and twisted muscle knots. Scar tissue can also be broken up and even eradicated as the massage improves lymphatic circulation and drainage which enhances the range of motion and flexibility in affected areas.