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What to Expect from Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage in a Massage Spa in Holmdel NJ

Therapeutic deep tissue massage given by a professionally trained massage therapist in a reputable massage spa is usually recommended for the relief of chronic muscle pains. It is both effective and very satisfying. Residents of Monmouth County, Middletown, Hazlet, Red Bank, Colts Neck, Lincroft, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Union Beach, Keyport, Matawan, Aberdeen, Leonardo, Rumson, Fair Haven and Little Silver can ask for therapeutic deep tissue massage in the same massage spas that also offer reflexology Massage Therapy, Swedish massage therapy, sports massage therapy and pregnancy massage therapy in Holmdel NJ.

Professional massage therapists explain that much of the muscle pain we feel are caused by chronic tension and contraction in our muscles resulting in adhesions in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and the connective tissues called fascia. Adhesions form rigid bands that limit range of movement and trigger pain.

Therapeutic deep tissue massage breaks down adhesions through the use of slow strokes with intense pressure focused specifically on painful areas where tension is concentrated. The slowness of the strokes is needed in order for the massage therapist to go deeper into your muscles without causing even more tension and contractions. As the massage therapist goes deep, he or she applies firm rocking pressure held for a certain period of time. To be able to do this properly, the therapist’s hands, fingers, palms, knuckles, elbows and forearms are used, as well as certain wooden, glass or ceramic massage tools.

To ensure complete release of adhesions, the therapist may need to spend several minutes working on every area. In really severe adhesions, the entire session may even be used to focus on just one area or a few areas that need the most work.

You will have to cooperate with your massage therapist during the session. As he or she works on your most painful body areas, you should breathe deeply in order to relax your muscles and not fight against the massage strokes. After the session, you have to drink a lot of water to flush out metabolic waste released by the massage in your tissues. Expect to feel a bit stiff and sore for a day or two after the session. This will fade, though, and will be replaced by more flexibility than before.

Before leaving the session, discuss with your therapist the appropriate exercise regimen you should embark on, as well as proper daily movements and posture you should maintain in your day to day life so that you can avoid the recurrence of adhesions. You can also ask for relaxation techniques.

People suffering from osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle spasms and injury who have experienced therapeutic deep tissue massage attest that it is more effective than prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, acupuncture and chiropractic massage in easing pain.

Pregnant women; people who have just undergone surgery, chemotherapy or radiation; people who have infectious diseases, open wounds or rashes; and people who are prone to blood clots should not undergo therapeutic deep tissue massage, though. People who have heart disease or osteoporosis should have their doctor’s consent first.

If you have tumors, abdominal hernia, recent fractures, inflamed skin and bruises, you should inform the therapist about them so that their areas will be avoided during the massage session.

As in other Therapeutic Massage Modalities such as reflexology massage therapy, Swedish massage therapy, sports massage therapy and pregnancy massage therapy, the effects of therapeutic deep tissue massage are cumulative and you will get the most out of it with a series of regular treatments. To ensure consistency, it is also recommended that you go to the same professional massage therapist from the same reputable massage spa in Holmdel NJ serving Monmouth County, Middletown, Hazlet, Red Bank, Colts Neck, Lincroft, Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Union Beach, Keyport, Matawan, Aberdeen, Leonardo, Rumson, Fair Haven and Little Silver.

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Massage Envy Holmdel
2101 Route 35
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Phone: (732) 796-1000
Fax: (732) 796-1022
Email: clinic0128@massageenvy.com
Website: www.massageenvy.com/clinics/NJ/Holmdel.aspx

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