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How will a massage feel?
Massage on healthy tissue feels relaxing. The normal response is to slow down, breathe deeply, and relax. Your massage therapist uses gentle but firm pressure, gradually preparing you for deeper touch. The most effective and deepest massage works with the body's natural responses. Working in the area of an injury or chronic pain may at first cause some discomfort, which gradually decreases within the first few minutes. Your massage therapist knows techniques to minimize pain, and will work carefully within what feels right to you.

Soft tissue pain
Soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) pain can spread because it causes muscle tightening in surrounding areas. Over time, tight, inflamed muscles and tissue suffer poor circulation and can develop glue-like tissue adhesions; these adhesions prevent muscles from being able to fully extend. Painful trigger points also develop on the tissue which often results in pain or tingling to other areas in the body as well. In extreme cases, tight muscles can even compress nerves.

Massage for soft tissue
Massage therapists use a variety of techniques to address soft tissue problems. Gentle kneading and stretching lengthens contracted muscles and tissue. Techniques such as sustained pressure, ice massage and stretching can release trigger points of pain. Painful sprains and strains, as well as tissue adhesions can be addressed directly with massage techniques that improve circulation and stimulate healthy separation and realignment of injured fibers.

Massage and stress
For most people their number one complaint is stress. Massage can help a patient cope with stress since relaxes the nervous system and alleviates muscle tightness. It can also help relieve stress related conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia and headaches.