Deep Tissue Massage

The goal of a deep tissue massage is to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep pressure on the painful areas. Deep tissue massages are therapeutic as well as corrective so the benefits are twofold. Dr. Richard Robinson offers this treatment option at Robinson Family Chiropractic for patients who suffer from consistent muscle pain.

When our patients receive a deep tissue massage, the massage therapist will be focusing on aligning deep muscles and connective tissues in the back. Chronic tense areas like your neck, lower back and shoulders especially benefit from this type of massage.  In deep tissue massage, many of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but with slower movement and deeper pressure, concentrated on tense painful areas.

While there are many similarities between a deep tissue massage and a traditional massage, a deep tissue massage is used to target specific areas rather than the whole body. Massage techniques for a deep tissue massage include the use of knuckles, fists, elbows, and forearms. The pace of a deep tissue massage session is usually slower than that of other massage work as well.

There is a common misconception about deep tissue massages as many people believe that they are painful and actually do more damage to your back. This is just not true! The reason one might feel pain during their procedure is because your body is beginning to heal. Some patients may experience tenderness or stiffness the day after a deep tissue massage. Dr. Robinson recommends that patients feeling this way apply ice to painful areas, but know that the discomfort is temporary as your body is releasing toxins and healing itself.

For more information about Robinson Family Chiropractic, please visit www.handsdoc.com. You can also schedule an appointment in our Rolling Meadows office by calling (847) 963-4894 or our Algonquin office at (847) 458-8444.