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Deep tissue massage
is a form of massage technique that focuses on releasing and treating chronic patterns of restrictions in the deeper myofascial tissues of the muscle, tendon and ligaments. The therapist uses deep slow strokes, compressions, and or frictions to help break down scar tissue and crystallization. These techniques help increase the circulation of blood, lymph, and speed up the removal of toxins and waste products from the body. Lack of oxygen and nutrients to the stressed muscles build up toxins in the muscle tissue causing inflammation. Deep tissue massage technique helps to eliminate the toxins from the muscles increasing range of movement, restoring length and flexibility to the fascia and improving the overall health of the fascia and connective tissue of the body.
Deep tissue massage is often used in conjunction with other massage techniques such as Remedial Massage, sports massage and Swedish Massage, although it borrows a varied amount of its techniques from the latter, it has no resemblance to relaxing massage as it usually focuses on specific areas. Deep tissue massage can cause soreness during or after a massage, is often less relaxing and less comfortable than a Swedish massage, the massage should be on the threshold of pleasure and pain and if done correctly should feel better within a day or two. The client should be advised to drink plenty of water after a massage to help rid the body of toxins.
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