Massage Techniques: How to Give a Deep Tissue Massage

Massage Techniques: How to Give a Deep Tissue Massage

Learn more massage techniques at howc.st Learn how to give a deep tissue massage with this massage techniques video. Expert: Renee French Video transcript: Hi, my name is Renee French and I'm here at Practical Massage Therapy in Nashville, Tennessee, and I'm going to be talking about massage therapy. Today, I'm here to show you how to give a deep tissue massage. So one of the things is to drape the person properly, so that they are comfortable and relaxed. So I like to use massage oil that is blended to a cream. And for deep tissue, we're gonna start with a very small amount of oil. So just to barely cover your hands, and then as you apply pressure, you can move down the back towards the waist. And basically, the first few strokes are to warm up the cream so that it spreads nicely. Because we want just a nice thin layer, so you get a really great drag on the skin, which creates some friction to warm up the muscles. As the muscles start to warm up, you can feel the heat on the palms of the hands. And you just do some nice warming strokes. And then, once the muscles have started to warm up, you can get deeper into the tissues. And you just lean into it. Use your body weight, and apply pressure. And one of the great ways to do that is with the palm of the hand. And, just making sure not to apply any pressure on the spine, or any of the bones. Try to stay on the muscles. And allow the hand to drag nicely on the skin. So usually, with a deep tissue massage, you want to go a ...
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Massage Techniques : How to Give a Deep Tissue Massage

During a deep tissue massage, a massage therapist sinks fingers deep into muscle layers. Learn how to give a deep tissue massage in this free instructional video on massage techniques from a professional massage therapist. Expert: Rachel Hannah Bio: Rachel Hannah is a nationally certified Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) who has a practice in Northampton, Mass., where she has worked since 2002. Filmmaker: David Pakman

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