While deep tissue massage is one of the best therapies to alleviate pain and help with muscle movement, it’s also often among the most misunderstood ones. And guess what? It’s these misconceptions and misunderstandings that often deter people from getting full benefits out of this useful treatment.
This article will discuss and debunk all such misconceptions, shed light on what a deep tissue massage really entails, and how it can be a healthy part of your overall wellness routine. That being said, let’s jump straight in without any ado:
Common Myths About Deep Tissue Massage
1. Deep tissue massage is painful.
As soon as we hear the name “deep massage,” we instantly imagine a picture in our head, which generally includes something like hard and heavy pressure that pushes you down to your bones. Well, that doesn’t have to be the case most of the time. While the pressure applied truly is a little more than what you would expect in a normal massage, it’s nowhere near painful.
During deep tissue massage, your therapist basically tries to reach deeper layers of your body through a set of specific techniques, which mainly comprises a very low-paced massage of very specific body parts. In other words, a deep massage doesn’t necessarily mean doing things hard; it’s just doing it in a way that provides enough ease and comfort. The pressure’s just enough to give you maximum results with minimum discomfort.
2. It leaves you in pain after the session.
A deep tissue massage can leave you a little sore towards the end of the session. But it’s the type of soreness that you get after a nice workout session. It’s nothing we would classify necessarily as “pain”. Moreover, the soreness that you experience will last a maximum of a day or two.
Professional therapists like ours are fully familiar with your body’s anatomy and know how much pressure it can tolerate before you get hurt. Still, every single person has different tolerances. Thus, we keep communicating with our clients throughout the massage to ensure maximum comfort with optimal results.
Long story short, there will be soreness. But pain? That would be a stretch!
3. The effects of deep tissue massage don’t last longer.
While it’s ok to bask in the feeling of relaxation after having a thorough deep tissue massage, that’s not really the goal here. Deep tissue massage is meant to retrain your muscles for better flexibility and memory.
The “effect” that certain individuals complain of not lasting long is related more to the relaxation part rather than the actual benefits. In any case, we recommend regular deep tissue massage to experience real results.
If you are an athlete, regular sessions can do wonders for you when it comes to pushing your muscles to their absolute limit. Not to mention, it will significantly reduce the impact of pain and stress that your muscles receive in the future.
4. Deep tissue massage is all about releasing tightening
Well, this might come off a little surprising, but deep tissue massage is not really about releasing tightening in your muscles. In fact, It’s the tightness in the muscles that allows you to move, walk, and run. Some tightening is essential for your muscles. If not, doctors wouldn’t be advising you to exercise.
What you should be really concerned about is the stress response that is trapped in this tightness. And that’s what we really concentrate on treating in our deep tissue massage sessions. However, keep in mind that sometimes reducing stress response it’s not possible in one session.
So if you don’t feel fully relieved in one session, it doesn’t mean your massage went wrong. It simply means your body requires a little more work to treat your condition fully.
5. It’s a luxury.
The word “massage” is often mistakenly confused with something that you do to pamper yourself without any real benefits or therapeutic value. Well, this perception couldn’t be more wrong. A massage in general, and a deep tissue massage in specific, has a lot more benefits that go beyond basic relaxation. Some research-backed benefits of a deep tissue massage include:
- Chronic pain relief and post-injury recovery.
- Improve mobility and range of motion.
- Decreased stress and anxiety
- Improved circulation
- Reduction in blood pressure
- Reduced muscle tension
Need a Deep Tissue Massage?
If you’re looking for the best therapists to perform a deep tissue massage on your body, look no further. At Fisio, we have a team of licensed, highly experienced deep tissue massage therapists who have spent years mastering their technique by treating hundreds of clients. Book an appointment now to experience what a high-quality deep tissue massage could do for your body!
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