Northampton Based Therapeutic Massage Service
Deep Tissue Massage
Our deep tissue massage is a therapeutic treatment aimed at restoring your health. Using deeper pressure, full body massage techniques, focussing on specific soft tissue such as muscles, tendons and ligaments to relax stress and promote calmness.
In addition to this style’s effectiveness in easing muscle tension and promoting healing, it offers a range of further benefits. Whether you’re an athlete in need of sports massage therapy or simply looking for a full body massage to unwind, this technique could be right for you.
Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
In addition to general stress relief and increased blood flow found in our classic Swedish massage therapy, deep tissue massage benefits also include the ability to release stiffness, soothe soft tissues, and facilitate muscle healing throughout your body.
This highly recommended style is a go-to solution for addressing a wide range of discomforts, from aching neck and shoulders to bothersome lower back pain.
By applying focused firm pressure to the several layers of muscles, deep tissue massage therapy can effectively provide pain relief and restore flexibility throughout your body.
Strengthening Deeper Muscle Fibres and Tissues
Deep tissue massage treatments focus on strengthening not only surface skin but also deeper layers such as your soft tissues. By targeting these fibres and structures, our deeper technique helps improve muscle tone, increase flexibility, lower blood pressure and enhance your overall physical performance levels.
Alleviating Chronic Spasms
This technique is highly effective in alleviating such spasms by releasing tension and promoting relaxation. By specifically targeting areas of discomfort and injury, we can help relax muscle tightness and restore natural mobility.
Addressing Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive strain injuries, such as those caused by continuous typing on keyboards, are common. A deep tissue massage treatment is often used to help address such sports injuries further. By focusing on the affected areas and using manual manipulation therapy to release stress, we can help relieve pain, improve circulation, and support the healing process of the underlying structures.
Improving Posture and Wellbeing
Poor posture is another prevalent issue and can lead to various musculoskeletal problems in the long-term. Our deep tissue massage treatments can play an important role in improving posture by releasing stress and realigning your body to its more natural form.
As we work on multiple layers of muscles, this style of therapy can help release deep rooted tightness and promote proper alignment. By doing so, your posture can improve and also enhance the overall sense of wellbeing.
How Does A Deep Tissue Massage Feel?
During a typical session, one of our excellent massage therapists will primarily apply manual manipulation therapy that seek to release muscle tension and pains as well as promote relaxation through the use of specialised massage techniques performed
Common treatment aspects include applying deep pressure to reach underlying layers of muscles between connective tissues. While this may result in some temporary discomfort, such as when elbows or forearms are used to increase the force, your experienced specialist will work with you to ensure you remain comfortable throughout the session.
Effective communication with your massage therapist is crucial in achieving the desired level of pressure and effective relief in chronic tension and muscle soreness.