A massage has being accepted by medical practitioners as one of the techniques of natural science that has enormous benefits and is accepted as a treatment of various pains and diseases. The ancient texts, traditions and Ayurveda have resulted in recognition of over a hundred techniques of ailments and the best have been chosen, scientifically tested and approved by medical science. These techniques were further enhanced and complimented by use of proper oils and accessories with professionally trained and skillful therapists practicing strokes to give one a perfect feel of an exotic and a pain relieving massage.
A deep tissue massage in one in which the deeper muscular layers and the discomfort in the inner tissues due to “adhesions” are caused. “Adhesions “are piles of muscular tissues bound together to create “tension” or discomfort. The techniques of the deep tissue massage therapy are very similar to those of the Swedish massage but they differ on certain grounds. An average Swedish massage restricts itself to the superficial muscular layers where the movements and pressures are insufficient to deal with the pains and discomforts developed in the lower muscular regions, the intensity of which is much more painful and lasts for a considerably long span of time.
As compared to other types of massages, the deep tissue massage techniques uses slow and intense movements along the pressure areas to reach to the inner layers. The strokes are slow and long and when applied generate friction. The therapist may use his forearms, hand joints, fingers or thumbs and deep and intense movements are applied which tend to weaken the adhesions and when the deep tissue massage techniques are applied for a considerable period of time at regular intervals all adhesion are broken. The technique is also very useful in improving the flow of oxygen along with the blood and removing wastes in the entire system of the body hence giving a boost to the living cells which in turn results in a fresh and energetic individual.
Unlike other massages which offer an overall relief and luxury, the deep tissue massage techniques offers ailment for specific painful areas and diseases like Osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. The patients feel a swelling or slight pain initially after the massage but after a day or two the pain transform to a feeling of rejuvenation and easy mobility. Another feature which makes the deep tissue massage techniques distinctly different from the rest is the use of various tools that help in penetration.
Glass or wooden properties may be used to help in the process of penetration to the lower layers of the muscles. Today over a thousand spas all over the world are providing the deep tissue massage therapy. Therapists have a personal discussion with the clients and the type of strokes, props, intensity and time to be taken is case specific. A variety of specialized techniques like myofascial release and Rolfing of the deep tissue massage are now being taught at various specialized schools and this is another proof of the unbounded success of the natural ailment therapy.
