Deep Tissue Massage | Activ8 Myotherapy

What is Deep Tissue Massage?

Deep tissue massage targets deeper muscle layers to relieve chronic pain, reduce tension, and improve mobility. It uses firm strokes and pressure—ideal for stiffness, injuries, and postural issues.

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Deep Tissue Massage is the best for

Sports Injuries

Treats and prevents sports-related injuries by maintaining muscle health and flexibility.

Repetitive Strain Injuries

Alleviates pain and tension from repetitive movements or occupational strains, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis.

Chronic Conditions

Manages symptoms of chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and sciatica.

Stress Relief

Promotes relaxation and reduces stress levels by releasing deeply held muscle tension.

How Deep Tissue Massage Works?

During deep tissue massage, the therapist uses slow, firm strokes to target deep muscle layers. It’s effective for relieving chronic pain, stiffness, and postural tension.

Common techniques include:

Muscle Stripping

Applies deep, gliding pressure along the muscle fibres to release tension and improve flexibility—ideal for treating tight back and leg muscles.

Chronic Pain Relief

Focuses on long-term pain and stiffness in areas such as the neck, shoulders, and lower back—often caused by posture, stress, or overuse.

Cross-Fibre Friction

Targets scar tissue and adhesions by applying pressure across muscle fibres, aiding in mobility restoration and injury recovery

a woman having a deep tissue massage to improve circulation

Improved Circulation

Boosts blood flow to affected areas, reducing inflammation, speeding up healing, and helping flush out metabolic waste.

Who Mostly Needs Deep Tissue Massage?

Deep tissue massage is ideal for those with chronic muscle tension, pain, or limited mobility. It’s especially helpful for active individuals or those recovering from injury.

Have chronic muscle pain or tension

Ideal for managing long-term discomfort in areas such as the neck, shoulders, lower back, or legs.

Experience poor posture or restricted movement

Deep tissue massage is highly effective for addressing postural imbalances and muscular tightness that limit your range of motion. By working on the deeper muscle layers, it helps release long-held tension, correct alignment, and improve your overall mobility and flexibility.

Sit for long periods or work at a desk

Deep tissue massage can counteract the effects of prolonged sitting, such as tight hips, lower back pain, and shoulder tension. It targets the deeper muscle layers affected by poor posture and repetitive strain, helping to relieve discomfort, restore balance, and improve overall spinal alignment.

Work in a physically demanding job

If your work involves lifting, repetitive movement, or prolonged standing, deep tissue massage helps release accumulated muscle strain.

Are recovering from a soft tissue injury

Deep tissue massage supports healing by increasing circulation, breaking down scar tissue, and restoring flexibility.

Experience frequent tension headaches

When caused by neck and shoulder tension, deep tissue massage can reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches.

Do you think you need Deep Tissue Massage?

Dealing with chronic muscle tension, poor posture, injury recovery, or deep aches that won’t go away? Deep tissue massage may be exactly what your body needs.

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