Deep Tissue Massage is beneficial to athletes and anyone who needs to relieve tension in their deep musculature. Deep Tissue Massage consists of a group of special techniques used to access deeper muscular layers unreachable by traditional Swedish massage. The techniques employed, work with the body’s responses by slowly sinking into tight muscles allowing them to “melt” permitting deeply held tension to be released.
Deep tissue massage does not need to be painful to be effective, but may be bearably uncomfortable. Any initial discomfort felt from the deep tissue work will lessen within a few moments as the muscle begins to naturally relax. At certain points during the massage, there are usually various levels of discomfort and depends on the area being worked and the patients level of tolerance to discomfort. It is important to tell your massage therapist when the discomfort you experience is outside your comfort zone as good deep tissue therapy does not have to involve extreme discomfort. Slow techniques should allow the muscle tissue to respond to the pressure with minimal discomfort. Communication between the RMT and the patient is essential to maintain the balance between deep pressure, without pain. For more information, Contact Us Today at our Victoria, BC Clinics or Schedule an appointment.