HELP! Deep Tissue Issue lol

[Black Delilah]

We were taught soft fist elbow etc ... more in NMT. So i guess its more of trying to put it all together in a routine?

Yep.

Each client will need something different, and each client will need a different depth. You put it together, and get good at the deeper work and it all will come along fine.

The main thing I tell other therapists I know who aren't sure about deeper work: Know the tissue, know the bony landmarks, know the anatomy. Learn how much pressure you can use and/or shouldn't use. Practice, practice, practice. Take CEU's in the techniques your intersted in.

You probably already have more of the backgound knowledge you need to get into this type of work. Find a friend who can be a guinea pig!

 

[Angeline L]

I guess I am looking for a more definitive modality in what is called Deep Tissue. Deep Tissue to me is what NMT therapists do. Im not a NMT therapist, so thats where im having trouble figuring out what to do. I had a massage once that I would say WAS definately DT. he stripped every single muscle in my body during my hour session. Slow precise stripping with some cross fiber. He was amazing. and i was sore the next day! everywhere! There were no swedish strokes in the massage. At the time, I was laying there wanting to tell him, "will you please do some gliding strokes" (I was not an MT then,LOL so didnt know what to tell him; hehehehehe) ... anyway, when i google on the internet on DT massage, what i read seems differant than what Im doing and it seems as if i need more training to feel Im really doing DT work.

I do a relaxation massage and then the other type I do, I would also categorize as a therapeautic massage -- to address a clients issues, knots, problem areas, etc. is that DT?? I can certainly do deep work, elbows, fits, etc. but I keep thinking im not doing DT work.

I thank you all for the comments, and its helped a little bit, but Im still somewhat confused. And still thinking I should be doing more during a DT massage to make it a real DT massage. I think perhaps cuz im still only 1 year into this profession and still have ALOT to learn and maybe a couple years from now I wont be questioning this due greater experience i will have!

 

[NobodyRoxas]

Are your clients happy that have come requesting the DT? If so, then you have served them well. Even if you learn the magic DT massage, it won't be appropriate for everybody, nor will everyone like it. I think your quest is more about wanting more experience & techniques packed into your year of being an MT. The journey is far more exciting than the destination. and humbling. and uncomfortable. and wonderful. Some of the best massages I have ever had were from people that were new to the profession. I just have this feeling that you're doing deep work just fine.

Jill/sagetherapist

 

[Poe Bird: Hiding in B&A]

Yep, the clients are happy with the deep work - i think my body isnt though.
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I think the most frustrating part of this job is NOT being able to feel your own work.

 

[Tim Cockhold]

http://www.realbodywork.com has a Neuromuscular and Deep Tissue-The Torso video that teaches you body mechanics, as well as techniques. I don't hurt myself doing DT anymore.