Deep tissue massage is a technique that addresses the deeper layers of muscle tissue. Primarily this type of therapy aims to release the chronic patterns of tension and restrictions caused by overworked muscles by utilizing slower strokes and deeper pressure and/or friction across the grain of the muscle's, tendons, and fascia. Some of the benefits include: the release of constricted muscles and the detoxification of lactic acid from the muscle tissue and aids in the healing of scar tissue.