Deep Tissue Massage
Escape the everyday and find relief from chronic muscle tension with our deep tissue massage. Our expert therapists use firm pressure and slow strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. This therapeutic treatment is designed to break up knots and scar tissue, helping to alleviate pain, improve posture, and restore a full range of motion. Experience a renewed sense of freedom and mobility with a massage that goes beyond the surface.
Benefits of a Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage offers a variety of physical and psychological benefits. It is a massage technique that uses slow, deep strokes and sustained pressure to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues. This is helpful for treating musculoskeletal issues like strains and sports injuries.
Key benefits of deep tissue massage include:
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Pain Relief: Deep tissue massage is often used for chronic pain in areas like the back, neck, and shoulders. A 2014 study found that deep tissue massage reduced pain in people with chronic low back pain, with effects similar to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. It can also help relieve pain from conditions such as fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, and sciatica.
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Improved Mobility and Flexibility: By breaking up scar tissue and adhesions, deep tissue massage can improve range of motion and flexibility. It helps to stretch and loosen tight muscles, which can be beneficial for athletes and those with a sedentary lifestyle.
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Injury Rehabilitation: The technique can help break up scar tissue that forms after an injury, which can help promote faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation. It can also help with muscle recovery after strenuous activity by removing metabolic waste products.
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Lower Blood Pressure: Deep tissue massage has been shown to reduce stress and tension, which can lead to a drop in overall blood pressure. It helps to lower cortisol levels and can boost serotonin, a hormone that promotes feelings of happiness.
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Stress Reduction and Better Sleep: The massage can reduce stress and anxiety by encouraging the release of tension and promoting the release of "feel-good" hormones like serotonin and oxytocin, while also lowering the stress hormone cortisol. This can lead to improved sleep quality and quantity.
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Improved Posture: Deep tissue massage can help address muscle imbalances and chronic tension that contribute to poor posture. By relieving tension in muscles like the pectorals and those along the spine, it can help restore proper alignment.