Last Updated on 22/01/2025 by admin
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Are you experiencing stress, tension, muscle tenderness, or even chronic pain? Aching muscles getting to you? Deep tissue massage therapy may be the solution for you. Deep tissue massage goes beyond relaxation, digging deep to relieve chronic upper and lower back pain, improve flexibility, and boost athletic performance. In this article we’ll explore what a deep tissue massage is, the benefits of deep tissues massage and any side effects that you may feel.
What is deep tissue massage?
Designed to treat musculoskeletal issues like strains and injuries sustained through sports, a deep tissue massage is a technique that involves applying sustained pressure to the connective tissues and inner layers of the muscle using slow, deep strokes. Applying pressure helps to break up any scar tissue that has formed because of injury, as well as helping to reduce tension and tightness in the muscles and tissue.
Deep tissue massage is typically used to resolve discomfort in the back, neck, shoulders, thighs, and legs. They can also be an effective reliever of stress, as the massage can help relieve any tension carried in the body.
Benefits of a deep tissue massage
There are many benefits associated with a deep tissue massage, including both physical and psychological benefits. The key focus of many other types of massage is to offer relaxation, but due to the intense nature of a deep tissue massage, you’ll get the added benefits of treating muscle pain and stiffness or tension in the muscles themselves.
If you’re suffering from a chronic condition (like sciatica), have developed a sports injury, or are struggling with other muscle or tissue related aches, stiffness or pains, deep tissue massage can be an effective pain reliever. In this article we will explore some of the main benefits of a deep tissue massage.
Chronic Lower Back Pain
Deep tissue massage seems to be best massage for back pain. So it may be the most effective to treat muscular pain when compared to other form of massage therapy, because its action at a deeper tissue level.
Research, like a 2014 study, suggests deep tissue massage can be as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen in managing chronic lower back pain. Deep tissue massage can address the underlying cause by restoring proper muscle function and mobility. This translates to longer-lasting pain relief and improved overall well-being.
Helps sleep
Deep tissue massages are a great way to combat feelings of insomnia, due to the massage increasing the body’s production of serotonin; it’s thought that the area of the brain that helps the body fall into REM sleep uses serotonin to communicate. Additionally, if you’ve been kept awake due to pain, a deep tissue massage can help relieve this pain, helping you sleep better.
Stress And Anxiety
Massage therapies and other alternative medicine treatments such acupuncture can all help with psychological stress. A well-known effect of massage is the stimulation and release of the so called “happy hormones” like serotonin and oxytocin.
Beyond its physical benefits, deep tissue massage acts as a double-edged sword against stress. It stimulates the production of oxytocin, which is a hormone that relaxes the body and produces soothing effects. It also help to combat and lower cortisol, which is the stress hormone. This powerful combination makes it an excellent choice as a stress relief massage.
Lowers blood pressure
Deep tissue massage can even be effective at lowering blood pressure. This is due to the pressure applied during the massage having a positive effect on systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed how deep tissue massage can help to reduce high blood pressure. Because it has a positive impact on both systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.
Improves healing and reduces stress
When you’re feeling stressed, your body produces an excess of a stress hormone called Cortisol from the adrenal glands that sit on top of your kidneys.
During a deep tissue massage your blood flow is stimulated, which then causes the body to begin releasing endorphins that relax the blood vessels. This in turn, reduces the intensity of the heart pumping, as well as shutting down the adrenals from producing excess cortisol. Your blood flow will increase, and carry nutrient-rich blood cells and oxygen through the body, which aids in healing.
Release tight muscles
Deep tissue massages are effective at reducing muscle tightness by stimulating blood circulation, breaking down adhesions and increasing the temperature of soft tissue. The pressure from the massage can also help facilitate the movement of toxins from your muscles.
Furthermore, as we mentioned above, massage therapy has calming and relaxing effects. So these psychological benefits can help athletes to improve focus and confidence.
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