Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic massage technique specifically designed to help alleviate pain, enhance performance, prevent injuries, and aid recovery. It involves the manipulation of soft tissues like muscles, tendons, and ligaments to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and increase blood flow.
Deep tissue or Sports massage can be used in various stages:
This type of massage is not only for professional athletes but can benefit anyone engaged in regular physical activity. It helps maintain physical condition, prevent injury, and improve recovery time.
Massage also provides therapeutic pain relief for long term injuries and general aches and pains.
Massage is a series of movements performed using the therapist’s hands, forearms and sometimes elbows depending on the needs of the patients.
These massage movements are applied to the client’s body to treat muscular pain and joint stiffness.
There are many different types of massage; at Physioflex we use Swedish, Sports and Therapeutic massage.
You can choose how long a session you need depending on your specific needs.
A massage can:
Massages can be uncomfortable as some tissues can lie deep in the body.
If the massage pressure causes too much discomfort you must let your therapist know and they can modify their techniques whilst still achieving an effective treatment.
During a massage, oils or wax are used to reduce friction on the skin.
If you have any allergies or you are vegan, please notify your therapist prior to your massage as there are alternatives available within the clinics.