Deep Tissue Massage which is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia.  Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience chronic pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury. It is also not uncommon for receivers of Deep Tissue Massage to have their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two. Deep tissue work varies greatly. What one calls deep tissue another will call light. When receiving deep tissue work it is important to communicate what you are feeling with your therapist.