Deep tissue massage- EN
Deep tissue massage is a type of therapeutic massage that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.
Our physiotherapist who is trained and experienced in this field can offer targeted and effective therapy to help with a range of problems.
It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
- Pain Relief: Effective in relieving chronic pain by breaking up scar tissue and muscle adhesions.
- Increased Mobility: Helps to improve mobility and flexibility by loosening tight muscles.
- Improved Blood Pressure: Some studies suggest it can reduce blood pressure and heart rate.
- Stress Relief: While intense, it can be very relaxing and reduce stress and tension.
- Rehabilitation: Beneficial for recovering from injuries, especially sports-related ones.
- Posture Improvement: Helps correct structural and muscle imbalances.
- Relieve muscle tension: It helps to release muscle tension and stiffness, which is especially helpful for chronic back and neck pain.
- Treating sports injuries: physiotherapists can use deep tissue massage as part of rehabilitation after sports injuries.
The process of deep tissue massage:
Consultation: The physiotherapist will begin with a consultation where she asks about your health history, current problems and goals for the massage.
Warm-up: Massage usually begins with lighter strokes to warm up the muscles and improve circulation.
Intensive: Then the therapist will target specific areas with more pressure and slower strokes to reach deeper layers of tissue.
Techniques: various techniques are used such as rubbing, kneading, and pressure with fingers, knuckles or forearms.
Aftercare: After the massage, the therapist may recommend stretching exercises, hydration, and possibly other
What to Expect During a Session
- Assessment: The therapist may ask about specific areas of discomfort and any medical conditions.
- Pressure: Deep tissue massage uses more intense pressure compared to other forms of massage.
- Discomfort: Some discomfort and soreness can be expected during and after the massage as tight muscles and knots are worked out.
- Communication: It’s important to communicate with the therapist about the pressure and any pain levels to avoid injury. Our therapist speaks fluent English, some Czech and Russian.
Aftercare
- Hydration: Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins released from the muscles.
- Rest: Allow your body to rest and recover, especially if you feel sore.
- Ice: Applying ice to sore areas can help reduce inflammation and discomfort.
Contraindications:
See contraindications for massage here and
Deep tissue massage can be a highly effective treatment for chronic muscle pain, tension, and injuries. By focusing on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, it can provide significant relief and promote overall wellness. always communicate openly with your therapist and follow their advice on aftercare to maximize the benefits of the session.
Price
- 60 min 1 200,- Kč
- 90 min 1 800,- Kč
