Deep tissue massage centers on realigning the deeper layers of connective and muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the tense areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
This massage still includes relaxation just has a deeper focus on specific areas. There may be some discomfort from this deeper massage but it is backed with therapeutic benefits of increased circulation, increased joint mobility, and reduced muscular pain.