All that You Need to Know about Deep Tissue Massage

1. All that You Need to Know about Deep Tissue Massage  Massage therapy has been regarded as one of the most effective ways to deal with both physical and psychological stress. For someone suffering from anxiety, arthritis or lower back pain, massage is the key treatment that can provide the required relief. Deep tissue massage is beneficial for you as it reduces not only pain but also helps to relax your muscles and also improves your body’s ability to heal independently.

2. What is deep tissue massage? Deep tissue massage is the type that must be done by an expert professional as it involves massaging the deep layers of tissue and muscles in the body. Usually it incorporates the same movements used in normal massage therapy but with a difference; the applied pressure is deeper and is locations of tension are the primary massage points. A therapist who has done deep tissue massage diploma from an eminent institute will have better knowledge than by someone who is a layman or an amateur in this field. The certified therapist will be able to provide numerous benefits that are related to deep tissue massage. These are: 1. Treatment of chronic back pain- Among all the other existent type of massages, deep tissue massage has been found to be effective in curing severe back pain. It has been proven that within a span of 10 days, your chronic back pain will gradually subside. The technique that is mainly used by a qualified therapist involves oblique pressure along with cross-fiber strokes. This massage has to be performed daily for 30 minutes and then only the improvement in the backbone comes about. 2. Reduces high blood pressure- Deep tissue massage also had shown positive results in lowering high blood pressure. For anyone suffering from high blood pressure, the massage has to be done for 45-60 minutes, using the right technique. After 2 or 3 sessions, there will be a reduction in both systolic and diastolic pressure. 3. An Antidote for stress & anxiety- Due to daily stressful activities, our muscles suffer from inflammation and tension. This can further deteriorate our overall health and immunity power affecting our recovery power. In worst cases, it can induce cardiovascular problems and high blood pressure also. Under such

3. circumstances, deep tissue massage therapy helps to reduce cortisol levels while boosts up the production of oxytocin, the main hormone regulating our social behaviour. Thus engaging a therapist is the best way to get relief from such stress and anxiety which does no good to your overall health. Many people have these two questions in their minds about this type of massage. 1. Is a deep tissue massage painful? Usually it is never a painful experience but should you feel hurt, speak with your therapist. Always remember to drink lots of water after each massage session so that the lactic acid is flushed out of the tissues. 2. How fast can a deep tissue massage yield results? Massage is a treatment that yield results at a gradual pace. After all, it is not an anti-biotic that will bring about improvements from the very day itself! When treating severe conditions of the body with this massage, it will definitely take some time to produce the expectant results. The more time you devote, the better outcomes will you receive. Remember! Slow and steady wins the race. Conclusion- Deep tissue massage when done by a certified therapist will provide you relief from such body conditions that make existence on a daily basis, a baneful experience.

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