Alleviate pain & reduce tension with deep tissue massage

Alleviate Pain & Reduce Tension with Deep Tissue Massage Or Deep Tissue Massage: A little pain for big gain Whether you are an athlete or have a 9-to-5 desk job, whether you are a kindergarten teacher or spend long hours on the road, every job and lifestyle has stress and strain – both physical and mental. Muscles easily become tense causing pain and discomfort.

The therapeutic value of a massage is well known and universally accepted. It helps relax body and mind. There are different types of massages and the Swedish, which focuses on improving circulation of blood and lymph and relaxing superficial muscles, is the most popular.

But sometimes, Swedish massage is not enough when the pain is chronic and the stress intense. In such cases, deep tissue massage can be very effective in relieving pain. It is highly therapeutic as it addresses problem areas, and reaches layers of muscle, tendons and other connective tissues deep under the skin.

Deep tissue massage is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension, and can relieve some chronic patterns of pain, specifically in the back, shoulder and neck areas. It is used to treat chronic conditions and injuries from overuse, such as sports injuries, postural problems and sciatica, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel syndrome. But if you think deep tissue massage is short-term agony, think again. It’s not always about digging and crushing muscles. Sure, sometimes, the masseuse will use firmer pressure to reach deeper muscles, but deep tissue massage can also refer to gentle yet sustained pressure targeting specific problematic areas.

Different studies and surveys have found that an estimated 60 to 80 percent of visits to the doctor’s office are stress-related. Demands at work or at home or both cause people to feel stressed out. Deep tissue massage works a special magic to reduce stress. It also helps to lower blood pressure and heart rate which get elevated due to pain or tension. After 45-60 minutes of deep tissue massage for people with muscle spasm or strain, heart rates are known to drop by around 10 beats per minute, and systolic & diastolic pressure reduce too.

Additionally, a 2010 report in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that deep tissue massages reduce stress hormone levels while boosting mood and relaxation by triggering the release of oxytocin and serotonin.

At Sanctuary Salon & Med Spa in Orlando, Fl, you’ll find the best massage therapy in Orlando in a luxurious, soul-soothing ambience. Our massage therapists are licensed and trained to address your unique needs and understand the body’s healing abilities. Sanctuary offers exciting couples massage deals and other spa packages ideal for people who have chronic pain and need the relief of deep tissue massage on a regular basis, or for anyone who wants to make massages a regular feature for overall health and wellbeing. Sanctuary is definitely the go-to massage spa in Orlando, Fl.