This is a type of massage therapy focusing less on the superficial muscles (like Swedish Massage) and more on the deeper layers of muscles. It involves using slower strokes and a firmer pressure to target specific musculoskeletal muscles and connective tissues. It is a technique often used in sports massage for injuries, however it is predominately used for chronic aches and pains that have occurred such as a stiff neck, tight shoulders, lower back pain and leg muscles tightness.