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Deep Tissue Massage - Release Those Knots!!

Deep Tissue Massage - Release Those Knots!!Deep tissue massage is an intense form of massage done by applying a more intense pressure in slow moves, which when done professionally releases all the stress from deeper muscle layers and fascia. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension. Although a deep tissue massage doesn't hurt but it is definitely bit uncomfortable when compared to relaxation massage or Swedish massage. You can always ask the therapist to keep the pressure in control till the time you get used to or you are able to judge how much pressure you can comfortably bear.

Deep, gliding pressure is applied along the length of the muscle fibers using the elbow, forearm, knuckles, and thumbs and this pressure applied across the grain of a muscle helps to release adhesions , loosen the knots and realign tissue fibers. Therapists at Massage and Tea, Petco Park take complete care to help you relax and understand your threshold for this kind of massage. Deep tissues massage benefits weigh out all other routine massages.

It not only helps release stress and tension from your muscles and make mobility easier, it also eases pain and helps lower blood pressure and heart rate. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation, and the following conditions:

Low back pain
Limited mobility
Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls)
Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Postural problems
 tension in the hamstrings, glutes, IT band, legs, quadriceps, rhomboids, upper back
Osteoarthritis pain
Sciatica
Sports concerns (runners, athletes)
Piriformis syndrome
Tennis elbow
Fibromyalgia
Upper back or neck pain

You should make sure to drink a lot of water after a deep tissue massage to help flush lactic acid out of the tissues and to ease yourself off the soreness that might be caused by this massage for a day or two. Despite all the good things about this massage, we would also like to bring to your notice the warning areas for the same-
If you are suffering from an blood clot condition or have had a recent surgery or medical procedure done, you should not get this massage done until it is permitted by your doctor. 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. Pregnant ladies should also avoid this massage and they would certainly feel much better with our Prenatal Massage.

For more information about facials and body massages, feel free to get in touch with our trained professionals serving San Diego, Petco Park, Downtown and around.
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