04/08/2026
We have all heard the term Deep Tissue Massage before, but what exactly is a Deep Tissue Massage and why is it beneficial?
Deep Tissue Massage Therapy uses deep pressure, which is beneficial in releasing acute and chronic muscle tension. It focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia.
Here are some of the benefits of Deep Tissue Massage:
👉 It can relieve chronic pain and tension from posture habits and inactivity while sitting at a desk, as well as from being active in sports or workouts.
👉 It targets not only the muscle but the scar tissue as well. It breaks down the adhesions and releases the fibres, allowing them to re-align with the direction of muscle fibres, restoring function.
👉 It can lower Cortisol (stress hormone) levels, and increase Serotonin, (well-being and happiness hormone) levels leaving you feeling relaxed and happy.
👉 It can provide a non-painful stimulus which can travel through your nervous system to your brain faster than painful stimulus can, thereby reducing the pain that your brain can feel.
👉 It can create improved circulation can have a positive effect on lymphatic drainage, which helps to reduce inflammation and water retention in the body, leading to increased body mobility and decreased pain.
Deep Tissue Massage has many benefits, and while it may cause some discomfort both during and after treatment, it can be very beneficial in the long term. In order to minimize any negative effects, we highly recommend that you communicate consistently with your therapist about how the pressure feels.
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