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Muscle Tension and Stiffness Relief in Metro Detroit
Chronic muscle tightness limits movement and causes pain. Therapeutic massage releases tension, improves flexibility, and restores normal muscle function through targeted manual therapy.
Understanding Muscle tension and stiffness
Chronic muscle tension and stiffness can limit mobility and cause pain. Our massage therapists use targeted techniques to release tight muscles, address trigger points, and restore normal muscle function—providing lasting relief from tension that builds up from daily activities.
Common Causes
- Poor posture from desk work
- Repetitive movements
- Stress and emotional tension
- Lack of stretching
- Dehydration
- Sleep position
- Injury compensation patterns
- Sedentary lifestyle
Signs & Symptoms
- Tight, stiff muscles
- Muscle knots and trigger points
- Limited range of motion
- Aching and soreness
- Feeling of tightness after rest
- Pain with movement
- Headaches from neck tension
- Difficulty relaxing
When to Seek Professional Care
- Tension persists despite stretching
- Stiffness limits daily activities
- You have chronic knots that dont resolve
- Tension causes headaches or other symptoms
- Regular maintenance to prevent tension buildup
Frequently Asked Questions About Muscle tension and stiffness
Muscles tighten in response to overuse, underuse, stress, injury, and poor posture. When muscles contract repeatedly or stay contracted, they can develop adhesions and trigger points that perpetuate tension.
It depends on how long tension has been present. Some relief is often immediate, but chronic tension typically requires 4-6 sessions for lasting improvement, followed by maintenance.
We use deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and stretching techniques. The approach is customized based on the location and severity of your tension.
Yes! We provide stretching recommendations, posture tips, and self-massage techniques to maintain progress between sessions. Hydration and regular movement also help.
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