Are you a person who exercises regularly but receives massage only occasionally? If so, you are doing your body and your training is unhappy. If you train more than four times a week, you really need to schedule a deep tissue massage every two weeks. Otherwise, your muscles will be tight and your training will suffer.
In addition to missing out on the benefits of regular massage, most people do not have enough time for each massage session, especially if the massage is deep tissue. Deep tissue massage is a lengthy process that relaxes the muscles so that the massage therapist can reach the lower layers of connective tissue. This involves targeting the inner layers of muscle and connective tissue by applying sustained pressure with slow, deep movement. This helps destroy the scar tissue that forms after an injury and reduces muscle tension. Your biweekly massage should really be 75 to 90 minutes long.
The top five benefits of a deep tissue massage include:
- Better workouts
Relaxed, less tense muscles will give you more range of motion during your workout. Your body will be more efficient at building muscle and burning calories.
- Relaxed state of mind.
Research has shown that massage helps reduce stress hormone levels while boosting "feel good" neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins.
- Better sleep.
Not only will regular massage help you feel good, you’ll also sleep better due to less pain and a boost in serotonin.
- Eliminate Pain.
Deep tissue massage removes knots in stressed and overworked muscles and connective tissues for immediate relief from chronic muscle and joint pain. It also promotes faster healing by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
- Improve Overall Health.
In addition to providing benefits to tissue and muscle health, deep tissue massage positively affects your overall health by lowering blood pressure and improving lung function.
Want to get the most from your deep tissue massage? Follow these important tips.
- Hydration! Hydration keeps muscle tissues healthy and makes massage easier, so remember to drink plenty of water before your massage. Like any form of exercise, massage can be dehydrating, so be sure to drink plenty of water after your massage.
- Do not exercise too soon after a deep tissue massage. The benefits of a deep tissue massage will last even longer if you don't continue with another physical exercise after the massage. Deep tissue massage can be hard on your muscles, plus you will burn extra calories as your muscles move during the massage. Rest at least 12 hours before the next workout.
- Optimise the benefits of massage by including additional recovery tools after your massage. Use Infrared Sauna Generator Protocol, Contrast Tubes (Hot/Cold) and Normatec Compression Boots/sleeves to maximise your resilience. You will feel great and see your performance increase dramatically the next time you train.
- Schedule a 75-90 minute massage every 2 weeks to help your muscles stay loose so you can workout harder and stay pain-free.
Work hard. Play hard. Just don’t forget to recover. Adding a regular deep tissue massage with Sophia’s Health Massage, to your recovery routine will keep you feeling fit, strong, and ready to conquer your next challenge.
Choosing the right therapist to do your massage is also essential, and it's better to consult with a professional therapist. In Sophia’s Health Massage, you can find several kinds of massage, remedial, relaxation, deep tissue massage or even waxing. If you don't know which message you need, Sophia’s Health Massage therapist will help you decide it.