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Skills needed for a massage therapist who wants to specialize in deep connective tissue massage techniques include the ability to regulate the amount of pressure applied through the hands, fingertips, and elbows. The therapist must also be able to apply the strokes with variant intensities, often without massage oils or lotions (these reduce the intensity and friction, lessening the deep tissue impacts). The deep tissue massage is applied at a slow pace with higher pressure so that the therapist can impact deep muscles and tissues. It is important to remember that the deep tissue massage should not cause pain, so the therapist must be able to recognize and respond to the client’s comfort level and needs. However, the massage is not as relaxing or comfortable as traditional massages.

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