What is the Difference Between Therapeutic Massage and Relaxation Massage?

Knot Yourself does both relaxation and therapeutic massage, but our focus is therapeutic. Therapeutic massage works on a specific problem, and it incorporates different types of massage to fix the issue. While it will feel like a typical massage, the methods our massage therapist will be targeting problematic areas to promote healing and pain relief.

Relaxation massage is more of an overview of stress relief. It will feel good, but it will not be specified to fix one or two issues. It is seen as more of a once-in-a-while treat. Knot Yourself uses therapeutic massage to treat chronic disorders and muscular pains.

Person receiving deep tissue massage on calf from therapist
 

Deep Tissue Massage

Your muscles are made up of different layers. Deep tissue massage uses more pressure and slow movements to penetrate deep into the muscles and relieve tension in problematic zones.