Woodhouse Day Spa The Woodlands

Massage therapy is good for your health, and different types of massage focus on providing specific benefits. Massage provides many types of relief, such as promoting relaxation, reducing pain, easing muscle tension, and more. Ask your massage therapist about the best type of massage therapy to deliver the relief you are seeking. Types of Massage Therapy Swedish Massage The classic Swedish massage can be a good start for someone that is new to getting a massage. It is typically a full-body massage that can calm your nervous system with a gentle touch. A Swedish massage will encourage relaxation and soothe sore muscles. Deep Tissue Massage A deep tissue massage can alleviate muscle soreness from sports injuries or help people with chronic muscle pain. Deep tissue massage gets into the muscles and tendons to alleviate tightness. Trigger Point Massage A trigger point massage is meant to focus on targeted areas such as a painful knot in your neck or back. The massage therapists at the W...

With the transition of summer to fall, we also need to transition our skincare routine as hot, humid weather is replaced by drier, cooler air. Our skin reacts to temperature changes in the humidity, and hot summer weather helps our skin to retain moisture. With the drier air and the use of indoor heating, our skin can lose moisture quickly, causing dryness, irritation, and sensitivity. Changing up your skincare routine for the fall is not just trendy; it is crucial to maintain happy, healthy skin all year long. Here are some things you can tweak in your skincare regimen to protect against drier air and cooler temps. Use a thicker moisturizer - you should switch to a thicker moisturizer to compensate for the environmental changes. Using a thicker moisturizer at night will help your skin to retain moisture during fall and winter. Use eye cream and lip moisturizer - if eye cream and lip moisturizer are not part of your skincare routine already, they should be during cooler months. Using ...

The deep tissue massage technique is used mostly to treat musculoskeletal issues such as sports injuries and strains. Deep tissue massage techniques include using deep, slow strokes while applying sustained pressure to target your muscles' inner layers and connective tissues. This type of massage will help to reduce tension in muscles and tissue and can help to break up scar tissue that forms after an injury. Deep tissue massage can also promote quicker healing by reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow. What Happens During a Deep Tissue Massage? Before starting your massage, the massage therapist will ask about any problem areas, pain, or injuries. A deep tissue massage can involve the whole body or focus on one particular area. Your massage therapist will start by warming up your muscles with a light touch before working into the problem areas. Deep kneading and stroking with varying levels of intensity of pressure will be applied to work out muscle aches and pains. A de...