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Deep tissue massage in Turin to release muscle knots

Deep tissue massage (in Italian, massaggio decontratturante) is a manual treatment that uses finger pressure on trigger points to help release muscle knots and ease muscle aches in the back, arms, legs and feet. In Turin it is given by Mihail Crigan, a sports massage practitioner, at the Crigan Massaggi studio, Via Monginevro 76/F, in Borgo San Paolo: a session lasts 60 minutes, costs 60 € and is by appointment.

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Massage practitioner's hands on the back during a deep tissue massage
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Duration
60 minutes
Price
60 € per session
Where
Via Monginevro 76/F, Turin
Booking
By appointment
+39 334 858 8535

Illustrative video with stock footage — voice-over in Italian

Watch the Crigan Massaggi video about deep tissue massage.

The treatment

What is deep tissue massage for?

Deep tissue massage is a technique of manipulating the musculoskeletal system that helps a muscle recover when it is tight or fatigued. By releasing knots, it can ease pain and give back mobility to the back, arms, legs and feet.

At the Crigan Massaggi studio the treatment is based on targeted finger pressure on trigger points, the spots where muscle tension builds up, and it suits athletes as well as people with physically demanding or desk-bound jobs.

  • Back pain
  • Arm pain
  • Leg pain
  • Foot pain
Back massage to release muscle tension
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Choose it if

You have knots in your back, arms or legs

  • In the evening your muscles feel hard and sore, even at rest.
  • You work on your feet, lift loads or sit for many hours.
  • You want focused work on the spots that pull, not a full-body relaxation massage.

Another treatment is better if

The problem is only your neck

  • Stiff neck or headaches linked to the neck: go for the neck massage.
  • You need to prepare for or recover from a race: consider the sports massage.
  • There is a recent injury, osteoporosis or anticoagulant therapy: see your doctor first.

Benefits

What are the benefits of deep tissue massage?

These are the main benefits of the treatment given by Mihail Crigan, and you notice them more with regular sessions.

Eases muscle pain

By releasing knots, the massage helps ease muscle pain in the back, arms, legs and feet.

Improves blood circulation

The strokes encourage blood flow to the treated muscles, and this helps them recover.

Supports lymphatic circulation

The treatment also supports lymphatic circulation, which helps drain fluid from the tissues.

Speeds up muscle recovery

After strain and fatigue, the treated muscle recovers more quickly and goes back to work with less effort.

Freer movement

With less tight muscles, mobility improves and everyday movements become easier.

Relief and enjoyment

Besides the effect on the muscles, the session brings a pleasant feeling of relief and well-being.

When to have it

When should you have a deep tissue massage? Who is it for?

Deep tissue massage is useful when muscles work under strain for a long time or stay in the same position for hours. These are the situations in which Mihail Crigan recommends it most often.

If you do heavy physical work

When your job puts heavy demands on your back, legs or arms, even well-trained muscles tighten up over time: movement becomes tiring and aches appear, especially in the evening.

If you sit for many hours

Sitting for most of the day, at a desk for example, puts constant stress on muscles and bones: the back stiffens and tension and aches set in.

If you stand for many hours at work

Standing for long periods also puts pressure on the muscles of the back and legs. Deep tissue massage helps release the knots that build up day after day.

If you play sport

The treatment also suits athletes, to loosen muscles tired from training. If you train regularly, you can also consider the sports massage, which supports preparation and recovery.

Deep tissue massage: manual strokes on tight muscles

Prevention is better

To keep things from getting worse over the years and to help prevent more serious back problems, Mihail Crigan recommends making time for sport and having deep tissue massage sessions regularly.

Do you have very developed muscles and want deep but less invasive work? Discover the Maori massage too, which Mihail Crigan performs with wooden tools.

The technique

How does deep tissue massage work on muscle knots?

A muscle knot (contracture) is an involuntary, prolonged contraction of a muscle, which stays stiff and sore even at rest. Deep tissue massage works on exactly this tension, to help the muscle relax and regain its elasticity.

A stage of the deep tissue massage

What are trigger points?

Trigger points are the spots in a muscle where tension builds up. During a deep tissue massage Mihail Crigan treats them with targeted finger pressure, to help the muscle let go of the contraction.

Why do muscle aches come on in the evening?

While you work, your muscles are warm and you hardly feel the pain. In the evening they cool down and the knots built up during the day make themselves felt as discomfort and stiffness. It is a physiological mechanism: the more a muscle works under strain, the more it tends to tighten.

Can massage reduce the need for painkillers?

When the pain is muscular, releasing knots can help you take fewer painkillers. If you are following a treatment, though, every change must be decided with your doctor. To find out more, read the article on painkillers and massage for muscle pain.

The session

How does a session at Crigan Massaggi work?

At your first deep tissue session Mihail starts from where you feel pain: back, arms, legs or feet. It is not a “routine” full-body massage. If a spot is too sore, the pressure is adjusted. After the session your muscles may feel a little tired: this is normal and usually passes within a day.

Every deep tissue massage session at the Via Monginevro 76/F studio follows four steps, and you are always treated by Mihail Crigan in person.

  1. 1

    Which muscle is tight

    Mihail Crigan asks where you feel pain, for how long, and about your work and sport habits.

  2. 2

    60 minutes of treatment

    The massage works on the knots with finger pressure on the trigger points, using only 100% pure organic oils.

  3. 3

    Advice and exercises

    At the end of the session you get advice and stretching exercises to do at home, so the benefits of the massage last longer.

  4. 4

    A specialist, if needed

    If the complaint needs a closer assessment, a consultation with a physiotherapist and a physiatrist is possible, thanks to the collaboration with Dr Oriano Casamenti of STUDIO RONEFOR.

How often can you have it? Deep tissue massage is a treatment focused on pain: you need at least 3 days between sessions, so no more than two sessions a week. Relaxing massages, on the other hand, have no real limit. More answers about sessions, the menstrual cycle, heat and cold are in the massage FAQ.

Safety

What are the contraindications of deep tissue massage?

Deep tissue massage should be avoided in case of:

  • Osteoporosis
  • Heart conditions
  • Venous thrombosis
  • Ongoing anticoagulant medication
  • Pregnancy

If in doubt, ask your doctor before booking, and always tell Mihail Crigan about any conditions you have or treatments you are following.

Certified training

What training does Mihail Crigan have in deep tissue massage?

Mihail Crigan, owner and sole practitioner at Crigan Massaggi, attended the “Massaggio decontratturante” (deep tissue massage) course at DIABASI® Scuola Professionale di Massaggio, following the DIABASI® method: 16 hours of training, with a certificate issued in Turin on 13 November 2016. He also holds the 224-hour DIABASI® national diploma as a sports massage practitioner (Operatore in massaggio sportivo).

DIABASI® certificate for the deep tissue massage course issued to Mihail Crigan
Certificate “Massaggio decontratturante” (deep tissue massage), DIABASI® Scuola Professionale di Massaggio: 16 hours, Turin, 13 November 2016.
Read about Mihail Crigan's training and all his certificates

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about deep tissue massage in Turin

How much does a deep tissue massage cost at Crigan Massaggi in Turin?

At the Crigan Massaggi studio, Via Monginevro 76/F, Turin, a 60-minute deep tissue massage costs 60 €: it is the same fee as for every massage, and the length can be agreed with Mihail Crigan. With the pack of 10 massages of your choice, each session costs 50 € instead of 60 € (see the studio's offers).

How many deep tissue massage sessions do you need?

It depends on the complaint, your age and your lifestyle, so Mihail Crigan assesses it case by case. As a rule, about 5 sessions are needed for people aged 18 to 40 who play sport, and about 10 sessions for people aged 40 to 65 who lead a healthy life.

How often can you have a deep tissue massage?

Deep tissue massage is a treatment focused on pain, so you need at least 3 days between one session and the next: no more than two sessions a week. For relaxing massages, on the other hand, there is no real limit on how often you can have them.

Is heat or cold better for a muscle knot?

According to Mihail Crigan of Crigan Massaggi, heat is suitable for muscle knots, while cold is used for inflammation and injuries such as sprains and strains. If the pain started after an injury, ask your doctor first.

What is the difference between deep tissue massage and sports massage?

Deep tissue massage focuses on existing knots and the pain they cause, using finger pressure on trigger points. Sports massage supports people who play sport before, during and after competitions, to help them cool down and recover and to help prevent injuries. At Crigan Massaggi both last 60 minutes and cost 60 €.

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What do clients say about Crigan Massaggi?

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Treatments

Mihail Crigan's other massages

Same fee for every treatment: 60 minutes for 60 €. For a stiff neck there is the neck massage; if you train, the sports massage.

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Deep tissue massage

For back pain, arm and leg tightness, and trigger-point work after heavy or desk work.

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Neck and cervical massage

For a stiff neck, desk posture and tension headaches linked to the cervical area.

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Sports massage

Before and after training or a race: recovery, muscle elasticity and injury prevention.

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Maori massage

Wooden tools: deep tissue, drainage and toning, including on highly developed muscle.

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Thai Oil Massage

Pressure along the meridians, friction and moderate stretching with essential oils, on the table.

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Manual lymphatic drainage

Vodder method for fluid retention, swelling and cellulite: slow, gentle and relaxing.

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Ayurvedic massage

Traditional Indian massage for people who feel the cold or have a low pain threshold.

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Hawaiian Lomi Lomi

Relaxing massage with coconut oil when you need to leave daily stress behind.

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By appointment

Book your deep tissue massage in Turin

Tell Mihail Crigan where you feel pain or stiffness: together you will book a 60-minute session at the Via Monginevro 76/F studio, in Borgo San Paolo.

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