Techniques that utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles/fascia prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain, injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendonitis. It is generally integrated with other massage techniques. 

Be aware, hydration and nutrition determine how well your body recovers after having adhesions reduced or completely resolved. Metabolic waste and inflammation enzymes will cause soreness if there is insufficient fluids to carry them through our systems to be reprocessed by the body.  Some metabolic waste cannot be reused by the body and must exit via bowels or urinary system.

Myofascial release is the three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions which may be caused by life's stressors (both physical and psychological). First, an assessment is made by visually analyzing the human frame, followed by the palpation of the tissue texture of various fascial layers. Upon locating an area of fascial tension, gentle pressure is applied in the direction of the restriction. Myofascial release is an effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, neurological dysfunction, restriction of motion, chronic pain, and headaches. 

Based on the discoveries of Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons in which they found the causal relationship between chronic pain and its source, myofascial trigger point therapy is used to relieve muscular pain and dysfunction through applied pressure to trigger points of referred pain and through stretching exercises. These points are defined as localized areas in which the muscle and connective tissue are highly sensitive to pain when compressed, or engaged. Pressure on these points can send referred pain to other specific parts of the body.

Life is athletic event (computer user, healthcare provider, parents, eldercare providers, students, etc...) and often times our work and life choices will cause structural dysequilibrium. Incorporating active and passive stretching to a massage will enhance performance and recovery because it reduces compressive forces (most especially in the joints).