Not sure what type of massage is right for you? There are several popular styles of massage; each one has its own unique benefits, making some more effective than others when treating certain conditions.
Tension in muscles and joints are frequently the culprits when it comes to pain and limited mobility, and Thai Stretch Massage may be just the answer you're looking for. Swedish massage is the most common form of massage therapy in the United States. In Swedish massage, therapists use long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle. Swedish massage improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues.
It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid, toxins and cellular waste from muscle tissues, reducing pain and stiffness in muscles and joints. Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue.
It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. This massage focuses on up to three areas of concern and is not generally a full-body massage, though many facilities will advertise a "full body" deep tissue massage, they are usually referring to massage with more pressure. It is very difficult to do a full-body deep tissue massage in one hour and even more difficult to do it correctly.
We recommend booking a therapeutic medical massage instead. You'll still get the deep pressure you desire, but also the benefit of a medical massage.
