- Available durations
- 60 minutes
90 minutes - Products
- Organic oils
Your experience
Experience a deep tissue massage performed by professional hands, using strong, deep pressure to identify and relieve discomfort from the head through the back and both sides of the legs.
Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic practice with physical and psychological benefits. Deep, firm movements and targeted pressure address muscle pain, stiffness and tension points. The treatment covers the head, neck, back, arms and legs while encouraging relaxation to relieve physical and mental stress. Strong, deep pressure is especially useful for releasing tension in contracted muscles.
Purpose: release chronic tension in muscles and connective tissues, relieve pain and improve mobility, focusing on the areas where you feel tension or stiffness.
Recommendations: choose this massage after prolonged physical activity, such as walking or hiking.
Service details — Massages in Cusco
Deep tissue massage is mainly used for musculoskeletal problems, including strains and sports injuries. Sustained pressure and slow, deep movements work on the inner layers of muscles and connective tissue. This helps break down scar tissue following an injury and reduce tension in muscles and tissues. Increased blood flow and reduced inflammation may also support faster healing.
Read on to learn about this massage, how it compares with Swedish massage and what to expect during a session.
- Duration: 1 hour.
- Materials: organic oils.
Massage benefits
Deep tissue massage offers physical and psychological benefits. While other massage techniques mainly emphasize relaxation, deep tissue massage addresses muscle pain and stiffness and can also help you relax mentally.
The original article refers to a 2023 study involving 59 participants in which deep tissue massage helped reduce chronic lower back pain; the authors compared its effects with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen (Advil).
People have also reported the following benefits:
- Longer and better-quality sleep, helping you feel refreshed and revitalized.
- Relief from stress, depression and irritability, supporting inner peace.
- Reduced chronic muscle pain and anxiety, making movement easier and more comfortable.
- Better posture, released tension and faster recovery from muscular injuries, contributing to a more resilient, flexible body.
- Better ability to focus and concentrate on tasks.
- A stronger sense of general well-being and a positive outlook on life.
- A calming effect on the nervous system, encouraging relaxation and tranquility.
- Improved blood circulation and stress relief, supporting overall health and vitality.
The original description lists sports injuries, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, high blood pressure, sciatica and epicondylitis (tennis elbow) among conditions for which this technique is used. Intense pressure on specific areas can be uncomfortable. Maintain clear communication with your therapist throughout the session so that the pressure remains appropriate and comfortable for you.
