Deep Tissue Massage is a therapeutic massage modality that helps to dissipate the tension in the muscular system. Generally Deep Tissue massage uses more pressure during the treatment to effect deeper layers of the muscular tissue. Adhesions in the muscle tissue, sore spots are targeted to relieve pain and tension and increase range of motion. This massage is great for people who like more pressure in their massage and its also helpful for folks who have chronic pain. Athletes and people who do heavy duty work or workouts need regular Deep tissue massage to be at their peak performance. Just like you could be sore for a couple of days from working out, the same is true of a Deep Tissue massage. Even though your muscles are being moved passively during a massage its effects can be similar to sore from working out.