Deep Tissue
Release stubborn pain and achieve overall wellness.
Deep Tissue
Release stubborn pain and achieve overall wellness with a deep tissue massage.
Is a Deep Tissue Massage right for me?
Overview
Depth Explained
Treated Conditions
Overview
A Deep Tissue Massage is one of the most commonly requested massage types, and is often used in conjunction with more medical massage techniques- such as Neuromuscular Massage. The massage therapist will apply slow, consistent pressure within the deeper layers of muscle to target tight bands or adhesions. This type of massage also incorporates myofascial release and trigger point therapy.
Depth Explained
Despite the name, excessive or “deep” pressure is not required! The term “Deep Tissue” simply means we are treating the deeper muscles in the body. Each area of the body, and each unique body, has different muscle thickness and tonicity. The amount of pressure applied will be relative to the specific muscle group being worked.
For example, the Quadratus Lumborum (or QL, a widely known low back muscle), is nestled deeply in between your last rib and your hip bone. To access this muscle, the massage therapist has to work through layers of connective tissue and muscle – a stronger force is required due to the location and thickness of surrounding muscles. On the other hand, some intrinsic foot muscles (think bottom of the foot), are also layered beneath muscle and connective tissue. But, due to the thinness of surrounding tissue, a lighter pressure would be utilized. Both of these scenarios are considered deep tissue!
For example, the Quadratus Lumborum (or QL, a widely known low back muscle), is nestled deeply in between your last rib and your hip bone. To access this muscle, the massage therapist has to work through layers of connective tissue and muscle – a stronger force is required due to the location and thickness of surrounding muscles. On the other hand, some intrinsic foot muscles (think bottom of the foot), are also layered beneath muscle and connective tissue. But, due to the thinness of surrounding tissue, a lighter pressure would be utilized. Both of these scenarios are considered deep tissue!
Treated Conditions
This massage is often used for maintenance. The most common conditions treated are those caused by work life, exercise, and stress. For example:
- Low back pain felt after sitting at a desk
- Headaches/neck pain caused from work or home life
- Overuse of muscles due to exercise
- General tightness from unique situation (hauling furniture, traveling, recovering from sickness, etc)
Is a Deep Tissue Massage right for me?
Deep Tissue Overview
Depth Explained
Treated Conditions
Deep Tissue Overview
A Deep Tissue Massage is one of the most commonly requested massage types, and is often used in conjunction with more medical massage techniques- such as Neuromuscular Massage. The massage therapist will apply slow, consistent pressure within the deeper layers of muscle to target tight bands or adhesions. This type of massage also incorporates myofascial release and trigger point therapy.
Depth Explained
Despite the name, excessive or “deep” pressure is not required! The term “Deep Tissue” simply means we are treating the deeper muscles in the body. Each area of the body, and each unique body, has different muscle thickness and tonicity. The amount of pressure applied will be relative to the specific muscle group being worked.
For example, the Quadratus Lumborum (or QL, a widely known low back muscle), is nestled deeply in between your last rib and your hip bone. To access this muscle, the massage therapist has to work through layers of connective tissue and muscle – a stronger force is required due to the location and thickness of surrounding muscles. On the other hand, some intrinsic foot muscles (think bottom of the foot), are also layered beneath muscle and connective tissue. But, due to the thinness of surrounding tissue, a lighter pressure would be utilized. Both of these scenarios are considered deep tissue!
For example, the Quadratus Lumborum (or QL, a widely known low back muscle), is nestled deeply in between your last rib and your hip bone. To access this muscle, the massage therapist has to work through layers of connective tissue and muscle – a stronger force is required due to the location and thickness of surrounding muscles. On the other hand, some intrinsic foot muscles (think bottom of the foot), are also layered beneath muscle and connective tissue. But, due to the thinness of surrounding tissue, a lighter pressure would be utilized. Both of these scenarios are considered deep tissue!
Treated Conditions
This massage is often used for maintenance. The most common conditions treated are those caused by work life, exercise, and stress. For example:
- Low back pain felt after sitting at a desk
- Headaches/neck pain caused from work or home life
- Overuse of muscles due to exercise
- General tightness from unique situation (hauling furniture, traveling, recovering from sickness, etc)
Therapeutic Massage Add-Ons
We offer the following add-ons at no extra cost. These elevate the massage to bring greater relief to the mind and body.
Body Scan Meditation
Reconnect with your body to prepare for deeper work through a guided body scan.
Thai Massage
Realign and relax your body through deep, therapeutic stretching and movement.
Hot Stones
Warmed stones used to prepare the myofascial system for deep work.
Body Scan Meditation
Reconnect with your body to prepare for deeper work through a guided body scan.
Thai Massage
Realign and relax your body through deep, therapeutic stretching and movement.
Hot Stones
Warmed stones used to prepare the myofascial system for deep work.