If you are experiencing stiffness or achiness from too much yard work or gym time, try deep tissue  massage therapy. Deep tissue therapy can be administered to major muscle groups or to a specific area of contention. The firmer pressure of deep tissue massage accesses and releases tension held in our deeper musculature and fascial connective tissue layers. Firm pressure is also soothing to receptors in the skin. If the stiffness and achiness is allowed to proceed unattended, it will often progress into a nagging painful condition such as a stiff neck or back pain. In this circumstance, … [Read more...]