Treatments

Deep Tissue Massage in Lancing and West Sussex

30 Minutes Deep Tissue Massage

30 minutes of deep tissue massage is a targeted, intense session focused on relieving chronic tension in specific areas, most commonly the back, neck, and shoulders. It involves slow, firm, and deep-pressure techniques using knuckles, forearms, and elbows to release muscle knots and fascia.
Key aspects of a 30-minute session include:

• Targeted Relief: Instead of a full-body, the session concentrates on a specific problem area (e.g., upper back, shoulders, or legs).
• Techniques Used: The therapist will employ slow, deep-guided strokes, direct pressure, friction, and myofascial release to break down adhesions (scar tissue).
• Intensity: While deep, the pressure should not be unbearable; it is designed to be intense but therapeutic.
• Physical Benefits: Aims to reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility, and increase blood circulation, which helps with recovery.

These short, focused sessions are ideal for addressing specific, stubborn pain points rather than general relaxation.

£35

60 Minutes Deep Tissue Massage

A 60-minute deep tissue massage consists of targeted, slow-stroke techniques using elbows, forearms, and knuckles to release chronic muscle tension, knots, and fascia restrictions. It generally includes a consultation, a warming-up phase, and focused work on specific areas like the back, neck, and shoulders, or a full-body approach.

Key Components of a 60-Minute Session:

• Assessment & Customization:Therapists start by discussing problem areas, such as chronic pain or injury, to tailor the session.
• Techniques Used: Slow, intense, and deliberate strokes are applied to reach deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
• Focus Areas: While it can be a full-body, a 60-minute session often focuses on common trouble spots like the back, shoulders, hips, and legs.
• Intensity: The pressure is firm to intense, often causing some discomfort during the release of deep-seated knots, though it should never be unbearable.
• Structure: Often, 30 minutes are spent on the back/posterior, and 30 minutes on the front/anterior body, or it may focus entirely on specific, requested areas.

Benefits

• Pain Reduction: Helps to alleviate chronic muscle pain, tightness, and sciatica.
• Increased Mobility: Improves joint range of motion and flexibility.
• Scar Tissue Breakdown: Aids in reducing scar tissue and releasing muscle adhesions.
• Stress Relief: Despite the intensity, the session promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and boosts serotonin.

What to Know

• Aftercare: It is recommended to drink plenty of water afterward to help the body process the release of toxins from the muscle tissue.
• Soreness: Mild soreness after the session is common.
• Not a Gentle Massage: This is not for relaxation in the traditional “spa” sense, but rather for therapeutic, deep muscle work.

£55

90 Minutes Deep Tissue Massage

A 90-minute deep tissue massage consists of a comprehensive, full-body session focusing on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to relieve chronic pain, tension, and adhesions. Therapists use slow, intense, and deliberate strokes, utilizing elbows, forearms, and knuckles to break down knots and improve mobility.
Typical Structure and Techniques:

• Initial Assessment: A consultation to identify specific areas of discomfort or chronic tension, such as the back, neck, and shoulders.
• Warm-up: Gentle, superficial strokes are used initially to prepare the muscles.
• Deep Techniques: Intense pressure is applied using techniques like stripping (deep pressure along the muscle fiber), friction (across the fiber), and trigger point therapy to release specific knots.
• Full-Body Focus: With 90 minutes, therapists have time to address the entire body—typically 45 minutes on the back, 45 minutes on the front/limbs—rather than just a specific area.
• Intensity: The pressure is firm to very firm, which may cause temporary, manageable discomfort as muscles are manipulated.
• Customization: The session is personalized to target areas affected by sports, sedentary work, or injury, increasing flexibility and reducing muscle stiffness.

£90