Deep tissue massage is similar to Swedish massage, but it goes farther and is intended for a different purpose. Deep tissue massage is best suited for: athletes runners people with injuries It can also work for people with chronic pain conditions such as: fibromyalgia lower back pain Deep tissue massage targets the inner layers of your: muscles tendons fascia

During a Swedish massage, therapists use: kneading long strokes deep circular movements passive joint movements These techniques are meant to: relax you stimulate nerve endings increase blood flow and lymph drainage   A traditional Swedish massage involves the whole body. You will begin on either your back or your stomach and flip over at the halfway po