Deep Tissue Massage

The deep tissue massage dares to go where no massage has gone before.

All the worries of the day disappear as you lay face down on the massage table as you surrender to the soft, gentle hands of a masseuse who knows exactly where you hurt. That's right, nothing works like a good massage to get you refreshed and energised for the rest of the week. And for the massage addict, there is a dizzying array of types of therapies to choose from: Swedish, Thai, Aromatherapy or the less conventional Hot Stone massage. But have you tried the deep tissue massage yet?

Lately, deep tissue massage has captured the fancy of the fitness world. The massage gets its name from the fact that it targets the deeper muscles that are situated below the top muscles, and it's praised for its ability to release severe and chronic muscle tension by relaxing deepest layers of muscle tissues, the tendons and fascia. It mainly focuses on areas of the neck and the lower back, relaxing muscles that tense up because of tension and stress. The masseuse usually employs his entire arms -- fingers, elbows, forearm, and palms-- to render a deep tissue massage.