What is deep tissue body massage?
A type of therapeutic massage that involves deep pressing and slow strokes to reach the deeper layers of muscles and tissues and cure ailments if any, from beneath the surface.
What are the benefits of deep tissue massage?
Does deep tissue massage have any side effects on the body?
People with blood clots are not advised to undergo deep tissue massage therapy due to the possibility of dislodging.
Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed or infected skin, skin rashes, unhealed or open wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, fragile bones, or areas of recent fractures.
People who have undergone chemotherapy, a recent surgery or radiation must consult with a doctor. It is advisable to consult with your doctor anyways before undertaking any type of therapeutic massage.
Does deep tissue massage involve pain?
Hard pressing might lead to discomforts and pain at some instances .Pain may sometime mean efficiency but not always, it could lead to undesirable outcomes. It is always advisable to tell your therapist upfront about what, where and how it hurts.