You don't need have been recovering from a surgery or injury to benefit from deep tissue massage. Many active people find that a weekly session provides comfort, pain relief and relaxation that makes it easier to face a busy life for another week.
It was the Canadian physician, Therese Phimmer, who brought deep tissue massage into the forefront of body work with her book, “Muscles—Your Invisible Bonds,” which established certain guidelines.
The technique of deep tissue massage increases circulation to targeted areas, stretches tissue and releases toxins that were trapped in the adhesions. This can be both relaxing and act as an effective pain reliever.
A study in the ‘Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine,’ found that a majority of people's blood pressure fell after just one deep tissue massage. Come in and check out the benefits for yourself.
Many experts say that deep tissue massage is more effective and more affordable for relieving chronic pain than conventional medical remedies. Because this type of massage increases the flow of blood throughout the body, it helps reduce the inflammation that causes pain.
Would you believe that deep tissue massage can actually improve your blood pressure? It helps ease stress and tension. It’s reported that people who had this type of massage saw their systolic pressure drop by an average of 10.4 Hg and their diastolic pressure drop an average of 5.3 mm Hg.