A deep tissue massage is a particular massage technique that uses slow strokes and sustained pressure to target the inner layers of muscles, deep below the surface. It’s used primarily to treat musculoskeletal problems and to aid recovery from vigorous physical activity or sports injuries, but it also has wider applications that can improve the body, mind and soul of anyone receiving the treatment. Deep tissue also improves pain, decreased stress levels, increase circulation, improved blood pressure, breaks up scar tissue, and can aid the healing of injured muscles.