by Sherry Goode; LMT | Oct 17, 2012 | Massage Styles
What is Deep Tissue Massage Therapy? Deep tissue massage therapy is similar to Swedish massage therapy, but deeper focused pressure is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension, which brings new blood flow and healing. The focus is on the deepest layers of...
by Sherry Goode; LMT | Oct 17, 2012 | Massage Styles
What is Trigger Point Therapy? A trigger point is a tight area within a muscle that refers pain to other parts of the body. Working on a trigger point in the back or shoulder, for example, may reduce referring pain in the neck. The neck, acting as a...
by Sherry Goode; LMT | Oct 17, 2012 | Massage Styles
What is Swedish Massage Therapy? Swedish massage therapy is what comes to mind when most people think about massage. As the most mainstream type of massage performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body....