Deep Tissue Massage Helps Relieve Chronic Pain
- Daniel G.
- Nov 12, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
How Aliyah Massage Helps
Deep tissue massage relieves chronic pain by breaking down scar tissue, releasing tight muscles, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation to injured areas. It also frees compressed nerves, which are common sources of back and leg pain. Many clients notice meaningful relief within three to five sessions, especially for lower back, neck, and shoulder tension.
What Is Deep Tissue Massage?
Deep tissue massage uses slow, firm pressure to reach deeper muscle layers and fascia. It’s an effective treatment for chronic pain, posture-related tension, nerve compression, and sports injuries. Unlike Swedish massage, deep tissue massage targets the underlying adhesions and tight bands that restrict movement, helping to restore mobility and provide long-term relief.
Deep tissue massage
How Deep Tissue Massage Relieves Pain
Breaks up scar tissue and adhesions
Increases blood flow and oxygen
Reduces inflammation and muscle spasms
Releases compressed nerves (common with sciatica)
Realigns muscle fibres for long-term mobility
Conditions That Improve with Deep Tissue Massage
Condition | How It Helps |
Lower back pain | Releases tight psoas, QL, and gluteal muscles |
Neck and shoulder tension | Breaks up trigger points and reduces tech-neck patterns |
Sciatica | Loosens piriformis and reduces nerve compression |
Fibromyalgia | Improves circulation and sleep quality |
How Often Should You Come?
Chronic pain: 1–2 sessions weekly for 3–6 weeks
Maintenance: Monthly sessions
Aliyah offers flexible treatment plans, insurance receipts, and RMT-certified care.
Real Results at Aliyah Massage
Sarah, 38, a teacher in Côte-des-Neiges, arrived with intense lower back pain rated 8/10 after years of standing in the classroom. She was exhausted, frustrated, and barely managing to get through her workday. After three deep tissue sessions with our RMT, her pain dropped to 2/10, and she finally felt able to move freely again. She now comes in once a month to maintain that relief and keep her energy up for her students and family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes lower back pain?
Lower back pain often stems from tight muscles, poor posture, weak core support, or past injuries that have not fully healed. When these tissues stiffen or form adhesions, they lock in pain and limit movement. Deep tissue massage helps by releasing those tight areas, improving circulation, and restoring healthier mobility.
How often should I get a deep tissue massage?
For chronic or long-standing pain, most people see the best results with 1–2 deep tissue sessions per week for the first few weeks. This helps loosen stubborn tension and speed up recovery. After the initial phase, many clients shift to monthly maintenance to keep pain from returning. At Aliyah, your RMT creates a personalized plan tailored to your condition, lifestyle, and goals, helping you feel better and stay that way.
Use Your Massage Therapy Insurance Benefits
Most insurance plans cover our RMT services, so your treatment may cost little or nothing out of pocket. It’s an easy way to take care of your body, reduce stress, and protect your long-term health. Start feeling better with your next session at Aliyah Massage Therapy Centre.
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Loved this! Clear, practical, and easy to understand. Deep tissue massage can make such a difference, especially for people who sit or stand all day. Thanks for sharing these insights.