Therapeutic and Deep Tissue Massage
Deep
Tissue Massage
Therapeutic Massage
What
is Deep Tissue Massage?
Deep Tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. The
purpose is to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through
slower strokes and deeper hand or finger pressure on the contracted or
restricted areas of muscle, tendon and fascia. The term "Deep Tissue"
is a general name for a variety of techniques that are often blended together
during your massage.
Deep Tissue techniques include massage modalities such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Cranial Structural Therapy, Sports Massage, trigger point massage and other massage techniques. These techniques also often include stretching, and often your therapist will suggest deep breathing to help your muscles release and to keep any discomfort to a minimum.
What
is the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage?
The purpose of Deep Tissue massage is to "unstick" the fibers
of a muscle while releasing deeply-held patters of tension and dysfunction.
In addition Deep Tissue massage assists the removal of metabolic waste
from the muscles and relaxes and soothes the muscles. It is both corrective
and therapeutic.
Will
Deep Tissue Massage hurt?
Deep Tissue massage is relaxing, but due to the very specific nature of
the massage clients may experience some soreness during or after the massage.
The massage therapists at Bodyscape Massage can tailor this massage to
your individual needs. Each massage therapist has had advanced training
in Deep Tissue techniques and will ask you during the massage where you
have areas of tension or pain and how you feel about the pressure used
during your massage. If at any time you wish to have the therapist use
less pressure you should let her know. While the Deep Tissue techniques
may cause minor discomfort, the treatment should not be extremely painful.
Do not hesitate to tell your therapist if you wish to have her use less
pressure. If you do experience soreness after your Deep Tissue massage,
you should put an ice pack on the area of tenderness for 10 minutes. If
the soreness persists, repeat for 10 minutes after taking a 10 minute
break in between icings. This can be repeated as necessary during the
following 24 hours.
Will
I be able to relax during Deep Tissue massage?
Many people want to relax during their massage, but also to have specific
areas of tension released. Bodyscape Massage calls this type of massage
our "Basic Deep Tissue Massage." In this treatment we blend
components of simple relaxation massage with some of the more specific
massage to address trouble areas. You determine how much Deep Tissue treatment
is right for you.
How
often should I get Deep Tissue massage?
Sometimes after your Deep Tissue massage, your massage therapist will
recommend follow up visits to further address the problem areas. Receiving
a few Deep Tissue massage treatments in a period of a few weeks or a month
will help your body to establish a new pattern of healthy and relaxed
muscle function, rather than the previous pattern of tension and dysfunction.
Many people choose to see a massage therapist bi-weekly or monthly to
maintain the benefits of Deep Tissue massage and to help avoid future
pain or risk of injury.
How
much is a Deep Tissue Massage at Bodyscape Massage?
Deep tissue massage starts at $80 per hour. Please visit
our Services page for more details.
What
is Therapeutic Massage?
All Massage is therapeutic by nature. However the term "Therapeutic
Massage" is sometimes used to distinguish specific modalities as
opposed to just "Relaxation Massage" (which essentially is also
therapeutic.) Some of the modalities offered at Bodyscape Massage that
fall into the "Thereapuetic Massage" category by this definition
are Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Cranial Structural
Therapy.
At Bodyscape Massage we usually make this distinction by calling these techniques "Medical Massage Therapy." Often if a doctor refers a client for massage therapy, one or more of these techniques are used. These techniques are very specific, and often a Therapeutic Massage session is limited to a certain area of the body such as the cervical or lumbar areas.
All of these therapies require the practicing massage therapist to study these advanced techniques over a period of time. Training usually takes place over a period of a year or more, and therapists are required to pass proficiency tests as well as show clinical hours of practice before certification, and participate in continuing education to stay current on any new findings and evolution of these techniques.
Some of the techniques used in these modalities may also used during our "Basic Deep Tissue" massage, however one of the major differences is that prescribed "Medical Massage Therapy" addresses very specific problems that have been diagnosed by a doctor, and the treatment is usually very localized to the area of dysfunction and surrounding tissues and structures. The therapist will treat only the areas specified by the doctor, and will do so utilizing the most effective and highly specific techniques to address the diagnosed problem. Any diagnosis is made by a referring doctor. Massage Therapists are prohibited by Florida law from diagnosing any illness or medical condition.
Bodyscape Massage Therapy provides quality massage therapy, also called therapeutic massage in Orlando, Florida. We practice deep tissue massage, neuromuscular massage, myofascial release, prenatal massage, maternity massage, Swedish massage, relaxation massage, cranial, structural, cranial/structural, cranial/structural release, cranial structural release, massage for headache, massage for pain relief, sports massage, and massage for injury. All of our female licensed massage therapists also perform chair massage, onsite massage and have advanced massage training. Our massage office is located near downtown Orlando, we are also convenient to Winter Park, Maitland, Longwood, College Park, Metrowest, Windermere, Ocoee, Claremont, Apopka, Kissimee, Disney, Celebration, Baldwin Park, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Winter Garden, Wekiva, Belle Isle, Conway, East Orlando, Sanford, Lake Mary, and many other Central Florida locations. We offer massage Gift Certificates, and massage packages as well as discounts and specials for various holidays. Schedule a massage in our comfortable private studio and relax!