Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The massage therapist uses slower strokes or friction techniques across the grain of the muscle. There is a difference between desiring Deep Pressure massage and Deep Tissue massage.
The main difference between the two is that Deep Tissue massage accesses deeper layers of muscle and deep pressure massage is simply pushing harder. Deep Tissue massage is all about working the sub-layers of muscle and fascia in order to correct an area of dysfunction. Deep tissue massage is used for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. People often feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage.