PODCAST: The Painful Myths of Deep Tissue Massage

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Deep Tissue Massage is all the rage.  “No pain, no gain” has become a term that echoes through the offices of therapists everywhere.  When we are talking about acute or chronic pain, are painful treatments the only way we can attain muscle, tendon, and ligament release.

In this episode, Monica and Forrest discuss our anecdotal and scientific psychology perspectives around deep tissue massage.  Why is it so popular?  What is a “release”? Can deep tissue massage injure a patient? Is there an emotional component to the amount of pressure a person is able to receive? 

Listen to this eye opening episode to learn more. Thank you for tuning into the Health-FULL Podcast!

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