Deep tissue massage

Deep tissue massage

from 60 min

Massage with firm pressure that works on the deeper muscle layers.

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About the treatment

At a glance

Duration
1 hr
Downtime
No downtime

Benefits

  • Works in deeper muscle layers
  • Less stiffness and tension
  • Firm pressure adapted to you

Expected results

Many people feel looser and less stiff after the massage, often after a day of soreness.

Overview & Procedure

What the treatment is and how it's performed

What it is

Deep tissue massage works with slow strokes and firm pressure in the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The massage is used for lasting muscle tension and stiffness, for example in the back, neck, shoulders and legs. The pressure is stronger than in classic massage, and it can feel uncomfortable in tight areas.

  1. The therapist goes through your health and your wishes.
  2. You lie on a massage bench, well covered with towels.
  3. The therapist massages with oil, and the pressure is adapted to you.
  4. You rest for a while at the end.

The massage takes 30–50 minutes.

Experience & Recovery

Pain level, downtime and healing

The pressure is firm and can feel uncomfortable in tight areas, but should not hurt. Say so along the way.

  • Common: stiffness or tenderness for one to two days.
  • Uncommon: tiredness or a mild headache for the rest of the day.
  • Rare: bruises or an allergic reaction to the oil.

  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Take it easy for the rest of the day, if you can.
  • Wait until the next day before hard training.

No downtime. You can be stiff for a day or two.

Expectations & Safety

Who it's for and safety information

  • If you take blood-thinning medicines, tell the therapist. The pressure must then be lighter.
  • If you are pregnant, tell the therapist, so the massage and your position can be adapted.
  • Massage relieves, but does not replace examination of pain you do not know the cause of.

  • Lasting muscle tension and stiffness.
  • Tight muscles after training or repetitive work.

  • A fever, an infection or a fresh injury.
  • Wounds, eczema or a rash where you will be massaged.

Many people have massage regularly, for example once a month, to keep muscle tension down.

  • A current or past blood clot, or inflamed varicose veins.
  • Fresh fractures or recent surgery in the area.
  • Cancer, unless a doctor has cleared you.

Contact a doctor if you get swelling, pain, warmth and redness in one leg after the massage. If you have chest pain or difficulty breathing, call 113.