By Navitas Spa & SportsPublished: 25 August 20261 min read
At a glance
Deep tissue massage applies slow, firm pressure into the deeper layers of muscle to release chronic tension, trigger points and adhesions, restoring posture and range of motion. It suits stubborn, specific problems — the band across the upper back, the hip that aches after every flight — rather than general relaxation. At Navitas Spa it is a 50-minute session; ask us on WhatsApp for the current price. Expect possible mild soreness for a day.
Benefits
- Releases chronic knots and trigger points that lighter massage does not reach
- Restores posture and range of motion
- Reduces recurring pain from long sitting and one-sided carrying
- Effective in 50 minutes because the work is targeted
What it feels like
Slow. The therapist sinks in with thumbs, knuckles and forearms, waits for the tissue to yield and moves along the fibre. It is intense at points and should never be sharp — say so and the pressure changes. Afterwards: water, rest, and possibly a day of mild soreness like after a hard workout.
When not to
- Within an hour of a flight or a long walk to the gate — choose antistress
- Acute injuries, inflammation, recent surgery
- On blood thinners, or in pregnancy
- If you simply want to relax — that is Swedish
Frequently asked questions
How often?
For a chronic problem, every one to two weeks for a few sessions, then as needed.
Deep tissue or Balinese?
Deep tissue for one specific area; Balinese for thorough, firm full-body work with stretching.