DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE:
Deep tissue massage is a type
of massage therapy that focuses on realigning
deeper layers of muscles and connective
tissue.
It is especially helpful for chronically
tense and contracted areas such as stiff
necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.
Some of the same strokes are used as
classic massage therapy, but the movement
is slower and the pressure is deeper and
concentrated on areas of tension and pain.
Deep tissue massage uses many of the same
movements and techniques as Swedish massage,
but the pressure will generally be more
intense. It is also a more focused type
of massage, as the therapist works to
release chronic muscle tension or knots
(also known as "adhesions.")
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