Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage, but the deeper pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints.)
Please talk with your professional massage therapist to see if a deep tissue massage therapy would be beneficial for you.
To decide if a deep tissue massage will help you, explore these five advantages:
Relieve chronic back pain without medication:
Multiple studies have demonstrated that deep tissue massage had a better outcome than using both typical massage and NSAIDs used concurrently for people who suffered from chronic back pain.
Reduce stress and muscle tension:
Massage releases a relaxation hormone called oxycontin and reduces levels of the stress hormone called cortisol.