by Eugene Wood
Deep Tissue Massage is an ancient practice. People from ancient Egypt and Greece were the first ones to master the technique and discover its many health benefits. Its close modern replica is what we know today as Swedish massage. Only a well-trained Deep Tissue Massage Therapist who undergoes intensive years of training to gain a license and certification, proper knowledge, and know-how to perform the technique is qualified to do this.
How Deep Tissue Massage Works
Deep tissue massage therapy involves providing slow stroke massages with ample pressure to reach the sub-layer of the patient's musculature system and to realign the deep layers of the connective tissues. Its main goal is to provide relief to most chronic ailments our body experiences because of our strenuous activities, everyday stressors, or acquired injuries.
Chronic tension and injury to our muscles, ligaments, and tendons can cause adhesions that could restrain the proper flow of blood, limit movement, and thus, cause repeated pain. Adhesions are in forms of rigid tissues and when deep tissue massage therapy is applied, it gradually breaks down the adhesion and restores body's proper function.
Who Can Benefit from Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage does not guarantee relief of all chronic pain and body ailments. Mostly, athletes take advantage of this massage. The constant wearing and tearing of their connective tissues and joints can cause them tremendous pain and discomfort. Two to three sessions of deep tissue massage therapy cannot only alleviate their pain, but can also improve their performance.
It can help them relieve their back and knee pain, sore shoulders, muscle strains and tightness, sore heels, shin splints, tendonitis, and even stiff necks. This therapy, however, is not always advisable to treating injuries. Only superficial injuries can be consulted. It is not advisable for injuries like fracture, sprains, dislocations, and cuts.
Even our senior citizens who suffer from arthritis, high blood pressure, and migraines can seek help from a deep tissue massage therapist. Deep massages can improve circulation of blood, thus relieving sore pains and lowering blood pressure.
The Healing Power of Deep Tissue Massage
Aside from alleviating chronic pain and improving blood flow, this therapy can also help correct postural problems and eliminate osteoarthritis. Deep massages can reach down into the spinal areas and gradually improve the spinal structure and balance.
Women who suffer from menopausal disorders like Fibromyalgia may also benefit from this therapy. Deep massages can sooth the senses and provide relaxation, making it easy for menopausal women to have a calm mind, and therefore, eliminates psychological tendencies of feeling pain all over the body.
It can also improve the wellness of the heart. When faced with our daily stressors, our heart has the tendency to beat faster in order to accommodate the speed of blood flow rushing. Consistent visits to your deep tissue therapist can help reduce stressors and thus, improve heart rate and provide heightened relaxation.
Advanced Techniques
There are different techniques applied during deep massages, such as trigger point or rolfing, but one thing should be expected; they will use many parts of their body, which ever suits the area, to lessen your pain. They can use their bare hands, their fingers, their knuckles, forearms, and even their elbows. Regular massage for pain relief is very effective.
And since the goal is to reach into the deep muscles, ligaments, and tissues, it is only normal to feel pain. If the pain you experience is not tolerable, then your therapist must immediately be made aware. However, the more sessions you receive, the more your pain tolerance increases.
With its much help comes its limitations. This therapy is not applicable for women who are pregnant, those who are undergoing chemotherapy, and those who have skin diseases, anemia, osteoporosis, abdominal hernia, and skin ailments.
Although, it can provide several benefits, it is still advisable to consult your physician first before seeking its help. There are some areas in the body that is very crucial, such as your spine and neck. Though, there has been no accounts of any malpractice, it would be best to be on the safe side. Deep tissue massage has been an ancient practice that has provided comfort and relief, which up until how has been widely used to help millions benefit from its magic touch.
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