Deep Tissue Massage in London

Our therapists in London are specially trained in deep tissue massage. Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It helps loosen muscle tissues, releases toxins from muscles and gets blood and therefore oxygen circulating properly.

Technique
Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It is also a more focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots (also known as "adhesions"). Similar to Swedish massage, deep tissue massage uses slower and firmer strokes and pressure than other treatments - deep finger pressure that concentrates on particular areas, and follows or goes across the fibres of muscles and tendons.

Benefits
Chronic pain, limited mobility, recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury), repetitive strain injury (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome), postural problems, osteoarthritis pain, fibromyalgia, muscle tension or spasm.

Deep tissue massage is often used to treat people who are recovering from accidents, and for sports injuries as it increases blood circulation in muscles that are underused, relieves chronic muscle tension throughout the body, and can also break down scar tissue and "knots" deep in the muscles.

The aim of deep tissue massage is not to leave you feeling relaxed and full of bliss; it tends to tackle particular physical, muscular problems. You're unlikely to be lost in an ocean of private serenity, so you can plan to go back to work, drive, or go out afterwards without feeling you'll have ruined it for yourself!
Consider going for a sauna or steam bath before and/or after your massage. This will definitely soothe and warm the muscles and boost the effectiveness of the treatment.

You may feel a bit sore, or tired after a deep tissue massage though, so give yourself plenty of time to get there and get settled, and to have a lie-down or a shower afterwards. Any discomfort should go away within a few hours. Because many toxins are released, it's important to drink plenty of water after a deep-tissue session to help eliminate these toxins from the body.