Deep Thoughts on Deep Stretching

So some people ask about the term deep stretching and what is means and how do they know if they are doing it right? So let’s start with what the term deep stretching means: a deep stretch refers to stretching the deepest muscles in an area of the body that is not intended to stretch muscles and tissues closest to the skin. Sometimes during a massage session it is important stretch the deeper muscles and tissues in the body in order to release things that trapped or sore. Many times people do not realize I’m not massaging them sometimes I am stretching them without them know it. The reason professionals like deep stretching is that if done correctly does two really powerful things: The first being that its a great diagnostic tool for locating some types of problems in the body causing pain or reduced range of motion. The other is that the act of deep stretching can be very calming for people. If someone comes in and just can’t seem to relax who is to say a little deep stretching can’t be helpful to get them mentally centered. If you want to try deep stretching ask for it during your next session and see what it can do for you.