Service provided by:
Richard Russ, LMT (PA, OH), CMMT, AMTA
Melanie Walter, LMT (PA), ABMP
Andrea Joy, LMT (PA), ABMP
What is Deep-Tissue Massage?
Deep-tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber’s of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
Deep-tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain. Deep-tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep-tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas.
Deep-tissue massage may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever within a day or two.
Why get a Deep-Tissue Massage?
It feels good and it is beneficial to your health. When muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly.
What is the purpose of Deep-Tissue Massage?
The purpose is to “un-stick” the fibers of a muscle while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle. It is both corrective and therapeutic.