Best Deep Tissue Massages near me in River Oaks, Abilene
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Faith Works Massage Therapy
542 Hickory St Suite 105, Abilene, TX 79601
(714) 321-2957(714) 321-2957Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
Therapeutic Massage
Total Massage 5
3329 Turner Plaza Dr suite 104, Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 866-1688(325) 866-1688Call to bookBody Scrub
Spa Package
Top reviews of Deep Tissue Massages near you in River Oaks
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Average of 235 reviews of 3 venues.
Deep Tissue Massage FAQs
To prepare for your deep tissue massage, one of the most important things is to avoid eating a heavy meal or drinking a lot of liquids before the treatment. A deep tissue massage involves intense pressure being applied to your body, which can be uncomfortable on a full stomach.
Otherwise, the main thing you should do is get yourself in a relaxed state of mind and body, so the massage can be as effective as possible. Try to arrive early so you can let yourself unwind before your massage starts.
The reason a deep tissue massage can leave lingering pain and discomfort is because they involve intense physical pressure on your body. It’s completely normal for the soreness to last for a day or even two or three!
When you get a deep tissue massage, your therapist will ask which area of your body you want them to focus on. There is no standard method - the treatment should be tailored to your specific needs, but all therapists will have their own individual styles too.
You’ll be asked to lay on the massage table, either on your front, back or side depending on what area is being massaged. Your therapist might begin lightly at first to warm up your muscles, before moving on to the areas of focus.
This will involve deep pressure being applied slowly with hands, arms and elbows to release your contracted muscles and tissues. The time it takes to complete the treatment can vary, but it will normally be between one and two hours.
You should talk to your doctor before having a deep tissue massage if:
- You take blood thinners or have a clotting or bleeding disorder
- You are undergoing treatment for recent surgery or chemotherapy
- You suffer from nerve damage
- You have any skin conditions
- You have wounds that haven’t healed completely
- You have a hernia
There are no hard and fast rules on how often you should get a deep tissue massage - it’s more about what feels right for you and what provides the most benefits. This could be daily, a few times a week, every month - whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Remember you can always ask your therapist to recommend a treatment plan, as their expertise means they’ll know how to address the underlying issues you may be suffering from.
This is entirely up to you. If you’ve experienced a deep tissue massage and felt the benefits, then you might decide it’s worth doing regularly - or even just the once so you could know what it’s like and if it’s something you’d be interested in again.
You might feel they aren’t for you, in which case you might be more interested in other types of massage treatment, including:
- Swedish massage
- Hot stone massage
- Thai massage
- Lymphatic massage
- Shiatsu massage
Not only can a masseuse or massage therapist feel tension - they should! They’re professionally trained to find and release tension in your body using techniques like compression.
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Deep tissue massage takes a serious approach to your body. It's serious about making you feel good, and also fixing stiffness, muscle aches and lower back pain.
Your therapist usually uses long flowing strokes, and may get stuck in with fingers, hands and even elbows to apply pressure to the deepest muscle tissues. Fans of deep tissue massage say it helps with a range of problems, from sports injuries to high blood pressure. Find out what it can do for you when you book an appointment using our mobile app. Search Fresha for the best therapists in River Oaks and expect to pay up to $170.
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