We all experience stress every single day. When stress builds up it can manifest into muscle pain. One way in order to relieve stress is through massage. Most people see massage as a stress reliever. A good massage relaxes your mind and body. It is a therapeutic practice that known to release the tension in the muscles and let the blood circulate better.
One of the popular kinds of massages is the deep tissue massage. Experts believe that this kind of massage originated in Egypt. It was the ancient Egyptians who first use deep tissue massage in their aching body.
Its primary purpose is to release the tension present in muscles and connective tissues. It can also provide the relief for sore muscles after a strenuous activity. According to medical doctors deep tissue massage is a specific type of massage that works on deeper layers of muscle and fascia in the body.
Fascia on the other hand, according to Wikipedia, is a band or sheet of connective tissue. It is primarily collagen located beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.
Deep tissue massage versus other types of massage
There are different kinds of massage today. With all of these massages how does deep tissue massage differ from other types of massage?
The therapist on a deep tissue massage works with all of your connective tissue and fascia while other types of massage are more superficial. The techniques are also different depending on the type of massage being given.
Deep tissue goes further since it targets the inner layers of your muscles and tendons. Some strokes are the same, but there is far more pressure and it’s a little bit painful at times. A deep tissue massage is suitable for athletes, runners, and people with injuries. It is recommended that the therapist must physically kneads the adhesions to alleviate the pain while helping to restore normal movement.
Licensed therapist must administer
It is important that a licensed therapist must administer the this type of massage. Tendon’s and fascia are very important parts of our body, that is why a therapist must carefully administer such massage in order to reduce the discomfort and not catapult it into a severe pain
A licensed therapist knows where to apply intense pressure or friction across the grain of the muscle. During the whole course of the massage, it is usual that the patient may feel pain and discomfort. In such case it is advisable to inform the massage therapist about what you feel especially, if it is beyond your comfort range. When looking for the right spa that offers deep tissue massage Abu Dhabi don’t just settle for any beauty spa near me. Visit “The Victoria Spa and Salon” we have licensed therapist’s who are well trained in this field. We give you the quality service that you deserve. Call us today and set an appointment.