Deep tissue massage is recommended for the tense areas of the muscles like low back, shoulders and necks. This type of massage is used to relieve the pain and help the patient to return to his or her normal activities.

The popular strokes of massage therapy are also generally used in deep tissue massage therapy but the movement of the stroke is quite slower and the pressure is more concentrated on the affected area.
Since the deep massage therapy massage stroke is slower and deeper than massage therapy, patients might feel pain especially in the first few sessions but it is important that you talk to your therapist the range of pain you can handle while having deep tissue massage.

Specific conditions that deep tissue massage can treat are:

posture problems
osteoarthritis pain
strain injury
sports injury
Fibromyalgia
muscle tension

Precautions for deep massage therapy

Here are some precautions you should observe before having deep massage therapy:

Not all people can undergo massage therapy. Some people who have skin rashes or wounds are not recommended to have a massage.
Don't undergo a massage after you have undergo surgery
Don't undergo massage if you are under chemotherapy session.
Consult your health care provider first before your undergo massage.