If you, or someone you’re close to, are expecting a child, you are all-too familiar with the dull aches and sharp pains in the feet and back, the swollen limbs, and fatigue that comes with pregnancy. It sometimes seems that new pregnancy symptoms can develop just as rapidly as the baby growing inside. Sure, with […]
Benefits of a Deep Tissue Massage
As most people know, massage offers benefits of relaxation and pain relief. A very popular modality of massage is Deep tissue massage. Deep tissue massage is a modality that focuses primarily on the deeper layers of muscles. Sometimes this technique involves the therapist using firmer pressure in order to reach these key areas and get […]
What You Need to Know about Deep Tissue Massage
What is Deep Tissue Massage? Deep tissue massage is a massage therapy technique that concentrates on realigning and manipulating the deeper layers of muscle and tissue. The massage strokes can be either with or against the muscle grain, usually slower and with more pressure than classic massage. The results are a more intensified massage with […]
Deep Tissue versus Swedish Massage
Massage Therapy can offer a variety of health benefits, especially when you receive a massage targeting your specific needs. Both deep tissue and Swedish massage offer experiences that can relieve stress and improve circulation, but knowing the difference between the two can help you decide which one may be best for you. Deep Tissue Massage […]
Secrets About Hot Stone Massage
It doesn’t just feel fantastic! Heat Seekers love it, yes, but Hot Stone Massage is Therapeutic too. When done properly, using the heated stones for the actual massage the benefits are as follows: Greater therapeutic work can be done, with less pain. The heat softens and makes the muscles more fluid. Therefore, there is no “fighting back” by the already […]