Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Deep Tissue - 30 mins.

Your therapist will ask about pain and history, then focus sustained pressure on specific tight areas using slow, targeted strokes. Communication about pressure is encouraged; the session is concise and concentrated on your most troublesome muscles.

You may feel firm pressure or brief discomfort as adhesions release, but it should never be intolerable. Therapists adjust intensity to your comfort and offer modifications; mild soreness for a day or two afterward is common.

Frequency depends on goals: acute issues may need weekly sessions, while maintenance can be every two to four weeks. Your therapist will recommend a plan based on pain severity, recovery, and lifestyle factors.

Consult a physician before treatment if you have recent surgery, blood clots, severe osteoporosis, bleeding disorders, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or are pregnant. Therapists will screen and modify or refer when necessary.

Wear comfortable, loose clothing or undress to your comfort; proper draping is used. Hydrate before and after, avoid heavy meals, and arrive a few minutes early to discuss goals and any health concerns.

Yes — focused deep-tissue work can break up adhesions, improve range of motion, and reduce chronic tension. Often a series of sessions plus stretching or rehab provides the most lasting improvements.