Part I Getting Started With Deep Tissue Massage Techniques

Chapter 1 Introduction to Deep Tissue Massage

What Are the Methods of Application?

How Do You Increase the Depth of Your Massage?

How Is Deep Tissue Massage Different From Sports Massage?

What Are the Effects of Deep Tissue Massage?

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

Where and When Should Deep Tissue Massage Be Done?

Closing Remarks

Quick Questions

Chapter 2 Preparing for Deep Tissue Massage

What Type of Massage Therapist Are You?

Establishing Your Intention

Using Your Body

Choosing Where to Use Forearms, Elbows, Fists and Squeezing

Using Your Equipment

Understanding Cautions and Safety Issues

Commonly Asked Questions and Concerns

Top Tips for Treating Clients

Tips for Working Safely With Deep Tissue Massage

Closing Remarks

Quick Questions

Part 2 Deep Tissue Massage Techniques

Chapter 3 Compressive Techniques

Introduction to Compressive Techniques

Forearms

Fists

Elbows

Squeezing

Tools

Closing Remarks

Quick Questions

Chapter 4 Stretching Techniques

Introduction to Stretching Techniques

Without Oil (Dry Stretching)

Dry Stretch

Traction

Dry Stretching for the Piriformis Muscle

'With Oil' Stretching

Stretching With Oil Plus a Passive Joint Movement

Stretching With Oil Plus an Active Joint Movement

Closing Remarks

Quick Questions

Part 3 Applying Deep Tissue Massage

Chapter 5 Deep Tissue Massage for the Trunk

Three-Quarter Lying

Supine

Prone

Seated

Quick Questions

Chapter 6 Deep Tissue Massage for the Lower Limbs

Three-Quarter Lying

Supine

Prone

Quick Questions

Chapter 7 Deep Tissue Massage for the Upper Limbs

Three-Quarter Lying

Supine

Prone

Quick Questions

Part 4 Deep Tissue Massage Routines and Programmes

Chapter 8 Creating Deep Tissue Massage Routines

Initial Questions

Tests

Notes Concerning Timing

Practice Routines

Case Studies

Closing Remarks