Deep Tissue Massage

Deep-tissue massage consists of slower strokes and more pressure. The therapist targets deeper muscle groups after first warming the soft tissues. Clients frequently find deep-tissue massage less comfortable when it is improperly applied.

Depending on the goals of the massage session, simply using more pressure will not improve the results. Therapists also use deep-tissue massage to help break up scar tissue. Most of the strokes, however, remain fundamentally the same as with more superficial Swedish massage, used for relaxation.