Deep Tissue
Sports Massage and Lower Back Pain
How does
Deep Tissue Sports Massage help lower back pain?
Is Deep Tissue
Sports Massage Painful
Deep Tissue
Sports Massage - more than treatment for lower back pain
Deep Tissue
Sports Massage and precautions
Why get a Deep Tissue Massage for Lower Back Pain?
A final note
for Deep Tissue Sports Massage and Lower Back Pain
Deep
Tissue Sports Massage & Lower Back Pain
Deep tissue
massage works on the deep layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for lower back pain which may
be chronically tense and contracted. It consists of working the muscles fibres, tendons and ligaments.
How does Deep Tissue Sports Massage help lower back pain?
Deep tissue
massage is aimed at breaking down adhesions using deep pressure techniques restoring muscle balance, relaxing the tissue and
reducing the pain.
Adhesions are
painful bands of rigid tissue which are a result of chronic muscle tension; these can limit movement, cause pain and restrict
circulation.
When working
on the lower back or any area on the body the massage therapist may use their hands, elbows, forearms and finger to apply
pressure.
Is Deep Tissue
Sports Massage Painful
Deep tissue
work is strong and intense and there is a certain amount of discomfort, however this is not the aim and the therapist works
within your comfort zone.
After a deep tissue massage there can be some stiffness or pain, but it should subside within
a day or so.
Deep Tissue
Sports Massage - more than treatment for lower back pain
Deep tissue
massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as:
Muscle tension
Restricted mobility
Sports injury
treatment
Repetitive strain
injury
Postural problems
from prolong sitting and driving etc
Massage therapists
may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue massage.
