Think about the times when you are unhappy, tense or emotionally drained. If you observe you mind and body carefully, you will notice that these mental problems manifest in your body. And then as a result tightened shoulders or stiff neck occurs. That’s simply because the state of your mind affects the body. When you take a deep breath you will see that your feelings change gradually. This is where Deep Connective Tissue Massage Therapy can be the best suited choice to relieve the muscle tension and stress. As a consequence, it will give you a soothing sense of feeling in your body and mind.
What is a connective tissue?
Connective tissue is the thin film, of soft tissue that completely covers the muscles, bones and other organs in the body. It is one of the contiguous pieces of tissue. It is found between the skin and the muscular structure of the body. The connective tissue binds the body together and Connective Tissue Massage targets this framework of tissue.
What is Connective Tissue Massage?
Connective Tissue Massage aims to release the tensions in your fascia, or connective tissue. This helps to loosen muscles and improve postures. As a result of this one would feel lighter and the tension gathered in your mind and body can be released.
Connective Tissue Massage techniques
This kind of massage depends on heavy, long strokes that press into the muscles and tissues. It is similar to Swedish massage and does not depend on the use of oils or lotions. The strokes are slow and pressure is applied to reach the deeper layers of muscle tissue. Practitioners also look for chronic knots that are indications of a bad lifestyle.
Benefits of Connective Tissue Massage
Nowadays people undergo so much stress which can be reduced or alleviated using a good Connective Tissue Massage. The immediate benefit of this massage is a feeling of lightness and deep relaxation. The massage also helps in improving the body’s posture and restores the length and alignment of the muscles and tissues. This massage can even ease chronic tension. Therapists may also use the massage to alleviate a certain type of illness or loss of alignment in the body.