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Theory and Concepts of Deep Tissue MassageDeep Tissue Massage is a form of massage that focuses on releasing the deeper myofascial restrictions of the deeper muscles, tendon and ligaments of the body. This work is also sometimes referred to as myofascial release and is used by many massage therapists, physical therapists and osteopaths. There are many theories and concepts that have evolved around doing deep tissue massage from the various types of therapists that use the technique.
There are many different combinations of various techniques of deep tissue (myofascial release) with different purposes or intent. Some use very forceful pressure while others use gentle rocking or very light pressure with the same results - a releasing of the deeper structures of the body. Some of the various techniques include : Rolfing and Structural Integration, Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Craio-sacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Travell Triggerpoint therapy, Pfrimmer Deep Tissue, Postural Integration, Soma Neuromuscular Integration, Thai Massage, Trager and many others. Deep tissue massage does not necessarily mean a painful massage. Discuss deep tissue massage concepts, techniques and theories on the blog.
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