Deep tissue massage is a massage that is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strain and injuries. It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of muscles and connective tissue. This helps to break up scar tissue that is formed following an injury and reduce tension in muscles and tissues.
Conditions that can be treated with deep tissue massage include neck and lower back pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, headaches and migraines, muscle tension, chronic pain and more.The benefits aren’t just muscle and pain-related, deep tissue massage treatment can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress hormone levels. Deep tissue massage is good for the mind as well as the body boosting mood and helping you relax.