Why Should You Try a Deep Tissue Massage?

Why Should You Try a Deep Tissue Massage?

During a deep tissue massage, therapists don’t just use their fingers to apply firm pressure to the body — they rely on their elbows, knuckles and forearms too.

Sounds daunting? While it might sound intense, such a rigorous technique targets deeper muscle tissue (as the name suggests) than those used in other treatments, making a deep tissue massage a fantastic way to treat a range of skeletal or muscular problems.

What are the Benefits of a Deep Tissue Massage?

Our expert therapists offer deep tissue massages that can:

Relieve Stress

More than 70 percent of working Canadian adultsclaim to suffer with stress at times. Prolonged stress poses a real risk to your health, with links to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, anxiety, depression and other problems.

We all need to find ways to relieve stress for the good of our physical and mental health. A deep tissue massage can reduce levels of stress hormones in the body and encourage relaxation, leaving you in a better, more positive mood.

Treating yourself to a massage gives you a reason to take much-needed ‘me time’: just clear your mind of those stressful thoughts and focus on how good the therapist’s touch feels.

Increase Flexibility and Mobility

Deep tissue massage targets connective tissues, muscles, ligaments, joints and tendons using firm but precise movements. As a result, you should notice an improvement in your flexibility and mobility — ideal if you lead an active lifestyle but feel stiff after strenuous exercise.

A deep tissue massage may help if you want to practise yoga, improve your posture or achieve more fluid movement when dancing too.

Break Scar Tissue Down

After an injury or surgery, scar tissue forms in the affected area during the healing process. This may limit your flexibility and cause some discomfort over time.

A deep tissue massage causes scar tissue to break down, reducing the amount of tightness or restriction you may feel in specific parts of your body.

Combat Chronic Pain and Aches

Deep tissue massages can help relieve chronic pain and aches, particularly in the lower or upper back, neck and shoulders.

You should speak with your massage therapist in an honest, open way during the treatment: let them know which areas are most uncomfortable, whether they’re applying too much pressure and if their touch is too firm. The more you interact and inform, the more effective your deep tissue massage will be.

Help Overcome Injuries

An injury related to sports or accidents (such as whiplash) can be painful, debilitating and disruptive to your lifestyle. You may be unable to work or perform everyday tasks — and that’s a big problem.

A deep tissue massage can ease the lingering effects of an injury, reducing inflammation and encouraging knots to unfold. Any tightness or discomfort may become less noticeable and inhibiting after your treatment.

As you can see, there are multiple reasons why a deep tissue massage can help you feel better, more agile, more flexible and less stressed. Astra Medi Spa’s therapists have years of combined experience and training, empowering them with the skills to perform the right deep tissue massage for your body.

Want to book yours? Get in touchwith our team now!