02 Feb What Are The Benefits Of Deep Tissue Massage?
What are the benefits of deep tissue massage?
Some may ask, what is a deep tissue massage? Deep tissue massage consists of using deep firm pressure with slow and long strokes applied to massage within the deeper layers of muscle and fascia, which is the connective tissue surrounding your muscles. Deep tissue massage also requires a lot more focus on individual muscle release rather than broad and general pressure on muscle groups.
According to some research, some of the benefits of deep tissue massages are:
Stress Relief
Deep tissue massage is a great stress reliever. Massage is a great way to calm the nervous system. Studies have shown the effects of deep tissue massage can lower cortisol levels and increase oxytocin which is known to promote relaxation and connection and deeper bonds with loved ones.
Reduces Pain
Deep tissue massage has been proven to be more effective to lessen chronic pain than most pharmaceutical medications.
Lowers Blood Pressure And Heart Rate
Deep tissue massages has been also known to to stimulate the and be positively effective to systolic, diastolic, and arterial blood pressure. Massages can also increase production of serotonin which is known to promotes good feelings and happiness.
Breaks Up Scar Tissue And Makes Movement Easier
Chronic pain is often present due to an increase of scar tissue which can decrease overall mobility. Deep tissue massage often can increase blood flow in an area and improving lymphatic circulation and drainage to improve flexibility and range of motion in the area of the scar tissue.
Helps With Labour And Delivery
Deep tissue massage has helped many women control their pain during labour. Especially during pregnancy, prenatal massages are a great way for women to relax and ease tight muscles due to pregnancy. The decrease of cortisol in their body has helped women reduce the chances of depression, anxiety, and leg and back pain. Some research has even suggested that women who received regular massages prior to and during labour had less pain and prepares their bodies for the natural progression in labour which can prevent medical intervention (if pregnancy was low risk) than those who did not receive regular massages. Some have found that their labours were shorter than women who did not regularly receive massages.
Due to how often our bodies go into states of stress of tension depending on our activity level (or inactive) and also the diversity of how each body recovers, routinely it can make sense to receive a deep tissue massage as frequent as every week to 4-8 weeks to ensure proper recovery.
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