Deep tissue massage therapy focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective
tissue. It is helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders.
Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage focuses on deeper muscular tension.
Please note that Deep Tissue Massage is NOT the same as Neuromuscular Massage. Neuromuscular Therapy does incorporate
Deep Tissue Massage techniques, but involves a much more complex and thorough neuro-musculo-skeletal perspective and training.
The dominant modality of the Nashville Neuromuscular Center's massage therapy is scientific and problem-solving in nature.
Our focus is on a functional clinical outcome.
Some of the problems we can help with through deep
tissue massage, trigger point massage, and neuromuscular therapy at Nashville Neuromuscular Center are:
- Chronic pain
- Muscle tension or spasm
- Limited
range of motion
- Recovery from injuries
- Prevention
of injuries
- Postural Alignment
- Osteoarthritis pain
When there is chronic muscle tension
or injury, there are usually fascial adhesions and/or tight bands of painful, rigid tissue in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement.
According to the August 2005 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, 34,000 people ranked
deep tissue massage techniques in the hands of a skilled massage therapist more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain
than physical therapy, prescription medications, chiropractic, acupuncture, diet, glucosamine and over-the-counter drugs.
Let me be clear here that Deep Tissue Massage does not have to be painfully deep pressure.
It is more about specificity. Nashville Neuromuscular Center massage therapists know their anatomy, and they locate the correct
and specific area needing treatment. When the Nashville massage therapist is on the precise tissue, they will not need to
use dramatic force to coerce the desired muscle response. Yes, the massage therapist will be affecting the deep tissue,
but not necessarily with uncomfortably deep pressure.
