How to Get Deep Tissue Massage

Getting a deep tissue massage can be therapeutic if you suffer from fibromyalgia, chronic pain, muscle spasms, tension and other problems associated with stress, sports-related injuries or chronic muscular skeletal illnesses. Don't expect an entirely relaxing experience, however. Deep tissue massage utilizes direct pressure and intense friction across the grains of the offending muscle groups to bring healing after a little pain.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Schedule a deep tissue massage appointment when you'll have the following day or two to rest. Unlike a relaxing massage, a deep tissue massage intensely works tensed, stressed or injured muscle groups, and it may leave you slightly sore and needing extra rest.

2. Don't eat a heavy meal before a deep tissue massage. Have a light snack and drink plenty of hydrating fluids. shower and dress as you would for any appointment, but wear comfortable clothing that will be easy to put on following the massage.

3. Inform the massage therapist of specific areas of muscle spasms, chronic pain, injury or other areas of your body that you'd like her to concentrate on during the massage. Explain how long you've been suffering from a certain ailment or injury. The massage therapist can target points with deep, direct pressure to help alleviate toxins.

4. Forget about massage oils or lotions, though they may be used. Not all deep tissue massage therapists use oils or lotions.

5. Expect some pain. The therapist uses knuckles, fingertips, elbows, forearms and hands to apply direct pressure and friction across the grain of different muscle groups to lengthen the muscle fibers, increase your range of motion and release toxins from your muscles and your body.

6. Anticipate some fatigue along with some sore spots and body ache for a day or two following the deep tissue massage. Follow up with extra rest to help yourself heal.

7. Drink plenty of hydrating fluids immediately following the deep tissue massage and for the next few days afterward. Gently stretch any sore muscle groups. Deep tissue massage releases toxins. Added hydration and gentle stretching helps the body eliminate toxins and aids healing.

Tips & Warnings

• Communicate with your deep tissue massage therapist. Let her know which areas she's targeting correctly, and tell her where you need deeper tissue massage to achieve the greatest therapeutic benefits.
• Deep tissue massage isn't recommended if you have rashes or wounds. You also should avoid it if you are pregnant, prone to blood clots, undergoing chemotherapy or are in post-operative recuperation.
• Always inform your massage therapist if some deep tissue pressure or friction is too painful or if you have a specific injury they should avoid.

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