Deep-tissue massage uses firm pressure and slow strokes to massage deep layers of muscle and fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles.
Deep tissue massages are used to break up scar tissue and break down muscle adhesions (the "knots" that we feel in our muscles are muscle adhesions, which are bands of rigid and painful muscle tissue). These knots can inhibit our circulation and cause pain and inflammation.
Deep-tissue massage can also help with physical symptoms of stress, such as tight muscles and shoulders and tension headaches. This technique is more intense than other massage techniques. It's important to communicate with the massage therapist and let them know if the pressure is too much, so that they can adjust accordingly.
