As the name suggests, deep tissue massage is a form of manual therapy where the therapist uses firm pressure to reach deep tissues in the body. It is suited for people who have a medium to high pain tolerance. This technique is often used to treat injuries in the largest muscles of the body, such as hamstrings, glutes, lower back and upper trapezius.

Some of the benefits are:

• To relieve chronic muscle pain

• To improve flexibility

• To relieve muscle tension

• To improve symptoms of lower and upper back pain