SPORTS + DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Deep tissue massage; a style of massage that is designed with the deeper layers of muscles in mind.
(it’s all in the name) It’s extremely effective at breaking down adhesions, increasing range of movemen and blood flow to areas that have been injured by sports or repetitive movements at work or play.
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS TREATED
- Chronic pain
- Lower back pain
- Limited mobility
- Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
- Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Postural problems
- Muscle tension in the hamstrings, glutes, IT band, legs, quadriceps, rhomboids, upper back
- Osteoarthritis pain (not a cure but can be good management of pain)
- Sciatica
- Piriformis syndrome
- Tennis elbow
- Fibromyalgia
- Muscle tension or spasm
- In the days after a workout.
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE?
Deep tissue massage is not considered to be a relaxing massage there is some pain and this is managed through the relationship between you and the therapist. Although the massage can be quite intense there is a feeling of relaxation and freedom directly after the massage and the days that follow.
There can be some residual pain from the massage, but this is outweighed by the increase range of movement and freedom from the treatment.