Many people hesitate to schedule a deep tissue massage because they believe they are painful. In reality, these massages are incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating, regardless of how sore or tender your body may feel beforehand. During the treatment, the massage therapist will gently work down into the muscles’ deepest layers, loosening up knots and easing tension and tightness. If you’ve had the wrong idea about deep tissue massage, you may want to learn more about what the relaxing process entails.

An Introduction to Deep Tissue Massages 

A qualified massage therapist will never delve into your muscles without first warming them up. Instead, the professional will use warm oils and pressure to loosen up the surface muscles and prepare the more deeply embedded ones for treatment. In cases where the muscles are extremely tight and stiff, the therapist may not be able to safely work down into the deepest layers of tissue. Instead, a professional will advance as far as possible without causing pain or excessive discomfort. Relaxation is integral to loosening the muscles and reducing stress throughout the body, which means the therapist will not deliberately invoke pain, which can inhibit this process. Throughout the procedure, the therapist will check in to ensure the client feels comfortable.

Communication Is Key

Since everyone has a different level of pain tolerance, communication between the client and therapist will ensure an ideal experience. A client should always alert the therapist of any pain, and the therapist will gladly make adjustments. However, most of the time, the therapist can determine how deep to go by feeling the way the muscles respond to contact. When a muscle resists and tightens further upon contact, they know to ease up. After the procedure, clients typically feel very relaxed and experience a significant reduction in pain. 

To experience the rejuvenating comfort of a deep tissue massage, consult the experienced team from Rejuvenation Salon & Spa. The team of skilled experts in Juneau, AK, always strive to make clients feel as comfortable as possible on the massage table. To learn more about the spa’s massage services, visit their website. You may also call the spa, nail, and hair salon today at (907) 790-3362.