Deep Tissue St Paul, MN

Chronic tension or ijurury can lead to adhesions - rigid bands in muscles, tendons, and fascia. Adhesions block circulation and cause pain, limit movement, and increase inflammation. Our deep tissue massage therspists  physically break down adhesions & unwind restrictions to relieve pain and restore normal movement.

To do this, your massage therapist uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles. Our St Paul massage therapists also incorporate A TON of myofascial release throughout the session, creating space in the tissue rather than adding to congestion. We unfold and unwind the connective tissue as we go. We do "expansive deep work" - if that makes sense? It's hard to explain, some say, "it can only be experienced to be understood".

There is "pain" and there is "good pain" -  this is the good pain. That said, it is normal to feel some discomfort at certain points during a deep tissue massage.

Occasionally, stiffness or soreness may follow after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so. Applied Pressure regulars (those that make this part of their healthcare regimen) tend to not have any residual soreness.

Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage focuses on a specific problem and actually treats the problem.  Deep tissue is recommended with chronic pain issues, limited mobility, recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury) Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Postural problems, shoulder impingement, plantar fasciitis and and general tension.

People often notice improved range of motion immediately after a deep tissue massage although the full benefit with set in about 3-4 days post massage.

Dena and her team of therapists may use fingertips, soft fists, hands, elbows, forearms and feet during the deep tissue massage. This is not speedy work, this is Deep, Slow, Intentional, Deliberate bodywork and we can spend 90 minutes resolving one specific problem. You may be asked to breathe deeply as your massage therapist works on certain tense areas. In our deep tissue massage therapy in St. Paul & Minneapolis, we will use all of the “tools” we have available to give the most effective massage, which includes the use of our bare feet (Ashiatsu), Rolfing techniques, sliding cupping, and any other techniques we can use to help heal your deep muscular and tissue pains.  

It is important to drink plenty of water the day before and right after the massage to flush metabolic waste from the tissues, and to follow all of our post-massage instructions. You may experience some soreness for a day or two after your visit. We consider that an good sign that the tension that was  living deep in your muscles and connective tissues was shifted and is working its way out. Pro tip: “Take an Epsom salt bath the evening after your massage. Don’t skimp on the salt!”