Deep Tissue
What is it?
Deep Tissue massage therapy employs friction, pressure and vigorous cross-fiber stroking. There is no need for this work to be excessively painful to be effective.
When can it be helpful?
The following conditions can be helped with one or more sessions of Deep Tissue massage therapy.
Chronic Pain from:
Old injuries
Postural Distortion
Repetitive Movement
Severe Pain from:
Muscle spasms
Ischemia (lack of oxygen in the muscle due to reduced blood flow)
Fatigue
Stiffness from:
Immobility
Adhesions (Stuck together tissue)
Muscular inefficiency
Links & Resources
Acupuncture and Massage College: “Swedish Massage Techniques | AMC-Miami."
Fremont College: “What Is a Swedish Massage?”
Gwinnett Colleges and Institute: “The Definitive Guide to Swedish Massage.”
National Center for Biotechnology Information: “Comparing the effects of two Swedish massage techniques on the vital signs and anxiety of healthy women.”
Synergy Rehabilitation: “SWEDISH MASSAGE: ALL THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.”
WebMD Editorial Contributor. (2023, July 2). What Is a Swedish Massage? WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-a-swedish-massage
