Deep Tissue Massage

The primary difference between Swedish massage and deep tissue massage is the amount of pressure used by your massage therapist. Deep tissue massage uses more pressure than Swedish massage. However, there are lots of other reasons you may prefer one massage technique over the other. Learn more in our article “What’s the Difference Between  Swedish And Deep Tissue Massage?“

Unlike gentler, relaxation massage techniques like Swedish massage, deep massage offers both mental and physical benefits. The main benefits of an Austin deep massage include:

• Stress relief and headache pain
• Relief for lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and sciatica, and sports injuries
• Helps lower blood  pressure and heart rate
• Helps break up and minimize scar tissue
• Treats the many symptoms of arthritis

Deep tissue massages might cause some discomfort or slight pain, especially in your problem areas. That’s because during a deep tissue treatment, your massage therapist will use firm pressure and slow strokes to reach the deeper layers of muscles, tendon and fascia. Clients typically refer to it as a “good hurt” (queue John Mellencamp’s “Hurts So Good“) because the discomfort also offers relief. Your massage therapist will do regular check-ins with you during the treatment to make sure the level of treatment is okay. However, you should let them know if the pressure ever becomes too uncomfortable.

During a couples massage at Viva Day Spa, each of you can choose the relaxing gentle pressure of Swedish massage or the therapeutic release of a deep tissue massage.

A deep tissue massage costs between $130 and $205 per session in Austin, Texas at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa. The total price of the massage depends on the length of the massage. Massage add-ons like a mini hot stone treatment, foot reflexology, or Magic Mint scalp massage cost extra.

For most people, getting a deep tissue massage once a month will help you manage tension, maintain flexibility, and promote overall muscle health.  Athletes and very active people may benefit from more frequent weekly or bi-weekly deep massage treatments to help with recovery and enhance performance. At Viva Day Spa, your massage therapist will help you determine the ideal frequency based on your health, activity level, aches and pains, and desired outcome.

A high quality massage gun can help supplement regular professional massage treatments for at-home care. Also known as percussive therapy devices, deep tissue massage tools use short, rapid bursts of pressure to increase blood flow to a targeted area to ease sore muscles. They can help speed up recovery times and relieve muscle tension, especially after a run or workout. Viva Day Spa’s massage therapists recommend the Therabody Theragun Prime massage gun ($299) for deep muscle treatments at home. Available on Viva’s online store, with free shipping.