A deep tissue massage uses medium to deep pressure to access deeper muscle layers to iron out knots and kinks. Because of this, it is primarily used to treat anything from sports-related muscle injuries and chronic muscular pain to muscular tension brought on by more rigorous daily activities such as repetitive movement/posture discomfort. Level of pressure and particular location/focus can be discussed with your therapist before your massage for a more personalized approach. We have clients who want deep pressure everywhere, and others who only want deep pressure in the back and shoulders and light pressure elsewhere. You tell us exactly what you want!