Nine benefits of deep tissue massage therapy

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Nine Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
An intense massage technique used to treat
musculoskeletal disorders like sports injuries
and strains is called deep tissue massage
therapy. In this particular massage therapy,
sustained pressure is applied through slow and
deep strokes. These strokes target the inner
muscle layers and connective tissues. This helps
in the breaking of scar tissue that is formed
after an injury. In the cosmopolitan town of
Manchester back pain is a prevalent medical
condition among the young population. Therefore,
Manchester deep tissue massage therapists employ
many methods to relieve chronic aches and pains.
One such process is stripping, which applies deep
pressure to the length of the muscle fibres. This
causes the breaking of muscle adhesions and
aligns the muscle tissue fibres.
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There are several benefits to opting for deep
tissue massage therapy. Let us look into a
few advantages of deep tissue
massage therapy

• Relief from stress and enables relaxation- While
  undergoing deep tissue massage therapy, there is
  a decrease in cortisol levels and an increase in
  oxytocin levels. The hormone oxytocin has
  soothing effects and thereby relaxes the body.
  The massage can also boost the release of
  feel-good hormones like endorphins, serotonin and
  dopamine which relaxes the human body. Deep
  tissue massage therapy can reduce physical
  symptoms of stress like tight shoulder muscles
  and tension headaches.
• Reduces pain and inflammation Several ailments
  such as chronic back pain, plantar fasciitis,
  fibromyalgia and stiff necks can be treated with
  deep tissue massage therapy. A 2017 research
  study concluded that deep tissue massage therapy
  is more effective than therapeutic massage for
  curing chronic back pain. It can also improve
  respiratory function and help in chronic
  constipation.
• Decreases blood pressure and heart rate-
  Systolic, diastolic, and arterial blood pressure
  is reduced because deep tissue massage therapy
  reduces stress and tension.

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• Rehabilitation of injured muscles- In the case of
  sports-related injuries, many athletes prefer
  deep tissue massage therapy because it delays the
  onset of muscle soreness and reduces muscle
  fatigue. Massage therapy also prevents further
  injuries.
• Reduces arthritis symptoms- Symptoms of arthritis
  include stiffness, sleep issues, limited motion
  in joints, etc. Moderate pressure applied in deep
  tissue massage therapy can reduce arthritis pain
  and relieve tension from joints.
• Assists in labour and delivery- During pregnancy,
  women who opt for deep tissue massage therapy are
  able to control their pain and undergo pregnancy
  for a shorter duration. Prenatal massage therapy
  has also proved effective in reducing leg pain,
  back pain, depression and anxiety.
• Makes movement easier and increases range of
  motion- There is a reduction of swelling around
  the injury through massage therapy. Thus, deep
  tissue massage therapy restores the range of
  motion after an injury.

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• Enables better sleep- Since there is a natural
  release of the hormone serotonin, patients
  undergoing deep tissue massage therapy are able
  to sleep better.
• Break-up scar tissue- Deep tissue massage therapy
  improves lymphatic circulation and drainage. It
  promotes flexibility around the area of a scar,
  thereby causing the break-up of scar tissue.
• There are several clinics in Manchester offering
  both physiotherapy and deep tissue massage
  therapy to the required individuals. In
  Manchester physiotherapy and massage therapy are
  available at cost-effective prices.