The Austin deep tissue massage offered at Avenue Five Institute applies the pressure you need to relieve serious knots and tension. The soft to medium touch applied during a Swedish massage doesn’t always offer enough pressure, that’s where the power of a deep tissue massage can make all the difference.
A deep tissue massage reaches the deepest layers of your muscles and the fascia, which is a thin layer of fibrous tissue encasing muscles and organs. A therapist may use firm pressure to access these deeper layers or they may apply sustained gentle pressure to your myofascial layer. It’s important to talk to your therapist before and during your session to determine the level of pressure you feel comfortable with.
1. What are the Benefits of a Deep Tissue Massage?
Many people swear by deep tissue massages, citing the following benefits:
- Reduces stress
- Eases lower back pain
- Reduces tension in neck, shoulders, upper back
- Enhances muscle recovery—great for athletes, body builders, and other fitness fanatics
- Loosens up uncomfortably tight muscles in the arms and legs
- Offers measurable relief from fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and other conditions
It’s not just patients who believe in deep tissue massage; science backs it up too. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine published a 2008 study that assessed 263 individuals with reported strain or muscle spasms. Each participant had their blood pressure and heart rate monitored before and after getting a 45 to 60-minute deep tissue massage. Participant results showed lower systolic and diastolic pressure after getting a massage. Plus, post-massage heart rates decreased by an average of 10 beats per minute.
2. Do Austin Deep Tissue Massages Hurt?
From Austin, Texas to New York City, deep tissue massages are intended to hurt so good. No two massages are the same, simply because no two people are identical. Each deep tissue massage should be customized to your needs, but there may be some discomfort when working on areas with scar tissue, deep knots, or injury. While you may experience some uncomfortable pressure, the overall goal of a deep tissue massage is to reduce pain.
3. How Will You Feel After Getting a Deep Tissue Massage?
You will likely feel the relaxing and rejuvenating effects of massage following your first session. It is completely normal to feel sore or stiff after getting a deep tissue massage, these feelings should dissipate within 24-72 hours.
Keep in mind, a lot of toxins are released during a deep tissue massage so it’s important to drink plenty of water to flush out toxins, stay hydrated, and reap the full benefits of your massage.
4. How Frequently Should You Get an Austin Deep Tissue Massage?
You will start to feel the relaxing benefits of a deep tissue massage after your first session, but a massage therapist cannot penetrate the deepest muscles in just one session. It takes at least a couple sessions to work out deeply embedded knots. Athletes and people who train hard on a regular basis benefit from regular deep tissue massages, as they help work out knots and other forms of muscle tension that can eventually lead to injury.
5. How Much Do Austin Deep Tissue Massages Cost?
The national average for a one-hour massage is around $60. Are you wondering how you’ll afford to keep up with regular massages at this rate? Rest assured, we make it affordable to indulge in a deep tissue massage. With 50-minute massages starting at just $30 it’s time to start treating your body like the temple it is.
