Washington-Everett Massage
Washington-Everett Deep Tissue male massage
Your body is composed of more than a single layer of muscle, so when it is the lower layers of muscle that need the attention of a skilled male massage therapist, they need to use deep tissue male massage as a way of realigning the deeper muscle and tissue. Deep tissue male massage in Washington-Everett is especially effective in helping heal tightness of the lower back, stiff necks and sore shoulders.
A Washington-Everett male massage therapist will use many conventional male massage strokes during a deep tissue male massage, however they tend to move more slowly and spend time focussing of easing through to the tensest or most painful areas. The goal of the male massage is to gently use direct pressure or apply friction across the muscle to break down adhesions. Adhesions are bands of painful rigid tissue that can occur in muscles, tendons and ligaments and can block circulation resulting in limited movement as well as inflammation and pain. Breaking down these adhesions is a slow and delicate process requiring a skilful mix of pressure and focus, but can restore normal movement and relieve pain.
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The primary difference between traditional male massage and deep tissue male massage is that deep tissue male massage is not primarily for relaxation and stress relief, but rather to focus on a specific problem. People with chronic pain or limited mobility will benefit from deep tissue male massage, as will those with muscle tension or spasms. It is also used extensively for aiding recovery from injury. Whiplash, falls and sports injuries are all commonly treated by focussing on the deeper tissue, and repetitive strain injuries also respond well to it.
Because deep tissue male massage applies more direct pressure than a regular male massage would it can quite often result in discomfort at some points. This is why it is important to relay to your male massage therapist when things hurt and give them some idea if the level of aggravation is moving outside your comfort range. There may also be a residual pain after the male massage which could last up to a day or two. If this results in too much discomfort you can ease the ache by applying ice or a wheat back.
Your male massage therapist will alternate between using fingertips for light male massage, through to hands, elbows, forearms and knuckles depending on the level of penetration used. During the course of a deep tissue male massage the therapist will work between many different techniques, as the male massages success depends on applying the correct simulation to layers of muscle that are several layers deep. Specific focussed male massage of the fingertips and knuckles can be combined with hand and forearm male massage designed to move and ease groups of muscles at once.
Because Deep Tissue male massage is a more direct form of therapeutic male massage, there are times when it should be avoided as it may aggravate the tissue and harm the healing process. If you have just undergone surgery it is normally better to allow your body time to naturally heal itself rather than moving straight to a deep tissue male massage. Regular male massage can however speed up this process by increasing the body's ability to recover. Anyone with inflamed or damaged skin should not receive male massage directly over the lesions or trouble area. Not only does this make it more difficult to effectively male massage, but the rubbing on the skin is highly likely to aggravate the problem. This also applies to people who have infectious skin conditions or open wounds. Anyone who is pregnant, has just received radiation treatment or is prone to blood clotting should consult their doctor before undergoing deep tissue male massage.
As well as the cases mentioned above, it is always a good idea to talk through any health conditions or concerns you have with your male massage therapist in Washington-Everett before you begin a deep tissue male massage. While some pre-existing conditions may mean that male massage is not the best recovery option, in general if the therapist knows about other issues, they can plan their male massage around them, ensuring you get the best treatment possible without risking damage to other areas.
You can expect fantastic results from deep tissue male massage, but because the therapist is often working on muscle knots and tensions that have built up over a life time, don't expect them overnight. Some patients will urge their therapist to press harder in an effort to work over trouble spots, but this will not necessarily speed up the process, and may even slow it down.
