I suffer from a shoulder injury of some kind.  Rather than going to a doctor, I tried deep tissue massage with Denver therapist Cat Alletto.  By the time I tried it, I was barely able to lift my arm and had trouble with simple tasks like taking milk out of the refrigerator.  I didn’t have much hope, as I’ve struggled with this on-and-off for years.  I could tell it wasn’t a muscle problem, but something with tendons and possibly even structurally due to bad posture perhaps.

Cat quickly got to work on what I thought was completely the wrong area compared to where it hurt.  She found “trigger points” (or knots) and worked instensely on those.  If you’ve had deep tissue massage before, you’ll know this isn’t exactly a relaxing massage and can be painful.

She was finished after about 20 minutes.  I felt some immediate relief, but the big surprise was the next day, when I felt and heard a “pop” in my shoulder.  Since that point about six months ago, I’ve been almost completely pain free with an occasional small adjustment.

If you’re searching for deep tissue massage in Denver, you should give Cat a try.  She’s independent, so the cost is lower than at a spa.  Her energy is just right, too, so you feel both at ease and confident you’ll be back in action soon.