Deep Tissue Massage

• Designed to treat musculoskeletal issues like strains and injuries sustained through sports, a deep tissue massage is a technique that involves applying sustained pressure to the connective tissues and inner layers of the muscle using slow, deep strokes.
  
  Applying pressure helps to break up any scar tissue that has formed as a result of injury, as well as helping to reduce tension and tightness in the muscles and tissue.
  
  1. Pain relief
  If you’re suffering from a chronic condition (like sciatica), have developed a sports injury, or are struggling with other muscle or tissue related aches, stiffness or pains, deep tissue massage can be an effective pain reliever.
  
  2. Lowers blood pressure
  Deep tissue massage can even be effective at lowering blood pressure! This is due to the pressure applied during the massage having a positive effect on systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure.
  
  3. Helps sleep
  Deep tissue massages are a great way to combat feelings of insomnia, due to the massage increasing the body’s production of serotonin; it’s thought that the area of the brain that helps the body fall into REM sleep uses serotonin to communicate. Additionally, if you’ve been kept awake due to pain, a deep tissue massage can help relieve this pain, helping you sleep better.