Deep tissue massage has a slower rhythm to the massage and a little more pressure is applied, this is to direct the massage to the deeper levels of muscle and connective tissue.
Deep tissue massage is excellent for back pain, stiff & sore areas of the body including the neck and lower limbs.
Deep tissue massage helps an area in chronic muscle pain or tension by breaking down adhesions.
( adhesions are areas / bands of rigid muscle) Adhesions can cause or aggravate pain and can slow or block circulation and impair mobility.