Deep tissue is massage therapy with intensive acupressure movements from Japanese shiatsu techniques. Deep tissue uses strong pressure and slow pulses to massage the connective muscle bundles that surround the muscle.
Deep tissue is used to break up tight knots of muscle bundles, which can inhibit blood circulation and cause pain and inflammation.
To warm up the muscles before applying heavier pressure to get deeper, massage therapists typically begin by using gentle pressure.
- Relieving stress and pain.
- Lowering blood pressure and heart rate.
- Breaking down scar tissue.
- Reducing symptoms of arthritis.
