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Deep tissue massage guide
What is the difference between a massage and a deep tissue massage?
The difference between a massage and a deep tissue massage is depth and purpose: a general massage relaxes the surface muscles, while deep tissue massage works slowly into the deeper layers where long held tension sits.
Pressure and pace
A general massage uses lighter, flowing strokes across the surface muscles. Deep tissue massage uses slower, firmer pressure that sinks into the deeper muscle and the Fascia around it, holding on tight areas until they soften.
Purpose
People book a general massage mainly to relax. People book deep tissue massage to change something specific, such as back pain, neck pain or knots that have been there for months.
At a glance
The two compare like this:
- General massage: lighter, flowing, relaxing
- Deep tissue: slower, firmer, focused on tension
- General massage: whole body, even pressure
- Deep tissue: targeted areas and the areas linked to them
Which should you book
Choose deep tissue massage when there is a particular area that feels tight, stiff or sore. Choose a general massage when you mostly want to unwind. Many deep tissue sessions still feel deeply relaxing once the tension lets go.
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Questions
What is the difference between a massage and a deep tissue massage: questions answered
Is deep tissue massage the same as sports massage?
They overlap. Sports massage is planned around how you move and train; deep tissue focuses on deep, long held tension.
Can I ask for lighter pressure?
You choose the pressure throughout.
Is deep tissue massage relaxing?
Plenty of people find it deeply relaxing once the tension starts to let go.
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