What Type of Massage Is Best for Me?
What’s the difference between Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Swedish Massage?
Our massage therapists at LiveWellSLO Chiropractic + Wellness offer a variety of techniques that they incorporate into your massage treatment. Typically, after talking with you they will determine the best integrated treatment to use during your massage. Some of the different types of massage techniques our LiveWellSLO massage therapists use are explained below.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage integrates long flowing movements with light to medium pressure. It includes a variety of techniques such as gliding, kneading and circular movements to relax the body, reduce stress, improve circulation and flexibility.
Key Benefits of Swedish Massage
- Relaxation
- Improved Circulation
- Increased Flexibility
- Stress Relief
- Muscle Tension Relief
Sports Massage
Sports massage incorporates different techniques that include deep tissue, stretching and compression to address the demands placed on muscles during physical activity.
Athletes can utilize sports massage during multiple phases of training and event preparation or post event. Depending on the athletes’ needs and training intensity they may generally require massage anywhere from once a week to once a month. Your massage therapist can help you determine the best frequency for your needs.
Sports Massage can be beneficial before your athletic event, post athletic event, for maintenance during training and rehabilitating an injury.
Key Benefits of Sports Massage
- Improve Flexibility
- Reduce Muscle Soreness
- Aid in Recovery
Trigger Point Therapy
Massage therapists apply pressure in specific areas to focus on releasing painful knots or “trigger points” in muscles.
Key Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy
- Improve Range of Motion
- Pain Relief
- Relax and Reduce Muscle Spasms
- Better Posture
- Improve Athletic Performance
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage focuses on working through the layers of muscle to release chronic tension. This work can be effective in treating chronic pain in high tension areas such as the neck and low back. Trigger point therapy may also be included during your deep tissue massage.
Key Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
- Pain Relief
- Rehabilitation and Injury Recovery
- Improved Mobility and Flexibility
- Better Posture
- Improved Athletic Performance
Reference: 10 Deep Tissues Massage Benefits You Should Know About – American Institute of Alternative Medicine
LiveWellSLO Chiropractic offers massages at both of our locations in San Luis Obispo and Los Osos! Read about our LiveWellSLO massage therapists and call to schedule your massage today 805.548.8800!