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Satisfying Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

Announcement posted by Australasian College of Massage & Myotherapy (ACMM) 13 Nov 2020

People with back pain often complain about not getting proper sleep at night, and it also makes their daily lives difficult. The reason could be any earlier accident or longer hours of sitting in front of the desk. In both cases, consulting a massage therapy is a better option to understand the actual problem. Deep tissue massage is said to be a very effective treatment for back pain, it focuses on manipulating the deep muscle tissues to release tension, and restore flexibility. The muscles in the back can become stiff and experience pain, if the back becomes fatigued and full of lactic acid. While stretching the muscles for releasing tension, it will also aid in the proper flow of blood to speed up the healing process. Before starting any treatment the massage therapist will ask questions to their clients to better understand the symptoms, and the areas of pain, this is done to understand the cause of the problem and prepare a proper treatment plan. 


Deep tissue massage uses pressure and slow strokes in the deeper layers of muscle to cure stiff neck, lower back pain, muscle tightness, and sore shoulders. It also helps in lowering the levels of stress hormones and release feel good neurotransmitters like endorphins. Massage therapists use their elbow, forearm, thumbs, and knuckles to apply pressure along the length of muscle fibers. There are situations where deep tissue massage may not be safe for people, like those having blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), recent surgery, chemotherapy, or other medical conditions. If you are wanting to study massage therapy and make changes in the lives of people, ACMM (Australasian College of Massage & Myotherapy) is the best place. The college offers specialized massage courses for local and international students. The diploma courses offered by the institute are Diploma of Remedial and Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy, both the massage courses require a year long study and the certification is said to be much valuable when it comes to getting a high paying job. The intake of students in each batch is limited, so it is important to apply at the earliest to book a seat for yourself. Learn more about the course by visiting the official website of ACMM.