deep tissue massage myofascial release

Deep Tissue (Myofascial) Massage releases restrictions in the body's contractile connective tissues (the muscles) and non-contractile supportive connective tissues (fascia). 

The fascia exists throughout the body surrounding and supporting muscle fibers,  muscle groups, and all body organs. It affects all components of the musculoskeletal, nervous and other organ systems.  The fascia does  not contract like muscles do but can become elastically deformed. These deformations are caused by physical and emotional traumas. Fascia plays a major role in chronic pain or physical dysfunction. Myofascial release techniques relax muscle spasms and break up adhesions in the fascia.

During deep tissue massage slow long strokes, direct pressure, and friction are applied with pressure to work the deep layers of connective tissue. The fingers, thumbs and elbows are directed across the fibers of the muscles and reach deeper than Swedish massage.

Deep tissue massage can be directed at specific problem muscles and releasing the “knots” in the surrounding connective tissue. This connective tissue release helps to restore function, improve range of motion, reduce stress, and provide pain relief.  

Visit The Healing Arts Institute for Oklahoma City deep tissue massage therapy.