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Deep tissue massage in Istanbul
A slow, firm-pressure massage targeting the deeper layers of muscle and the fascia; for chronic tension it is usually applied to a specific area. 20 venues listed.
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About Deep Tissue Massage in Istanbul
Deep tissue massage is one of the types of massage most sought after in Istanbul by people who work at a desk and those who spend long hours in traffic. The venues in this guide are spread across districts such as Fatih, Bağcılar, Zeytinburnu, Başakşehir, Küçükçekmece, Pendik and Ataşehir.
Therapist experience matters: Deep tissue is a technique that requires pressure to be applied in the right place and at the right pace; strong pressure applied quickly and carelessly does no good and strains the tissue. When making your appointment, it is worth asking whether the therapist works with this technique.
Targeted work: Most venues in Istanbul offer 60-90 minute sessions, and rather than the whole body, the work usually targets an area such as the back, neck and shoulders or the lower back, hips and legs. Describing your complaint at the start of the session lets the programme be planned around it.
Alternative: If you are wary of strong pressure, hot stone massage gives a similar relaxation with the help of heat; if you have a specific complaint, medical massage may be the better choice.
Details of the technique, the muscle tenderness to expect afterwards and who it is not given to are on our deep tissue massage page.
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