Deep tissue massage

A full-body deep muscle massage that eases tension, aches and stiffness, delivered to your door.

From £54*

Spa-quality deep tissue massage, at home

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What is a deep tissue massage?

A deep tissue massage is a full-body treatment designed to tackle tight, overworked muscles. Unlike a lighter massage, this one uses firm pressure to work deep into the layers of muscle and connective tissue, helping release stubborn knots and built-up stiffness.

With the Urban app, you can enjoy all the benefits without leaving the house by booking a mobile deep tissue massage. Pick from the UK’s best massage pros and enjoy a spa-like treatment without the travel.

Who's it for?

Deep tissue massage is for anyone who carries tension in their body — which, thanks to our modern lifestyle, is most of us. From athletes to office workers, it’s ideal for undoing knots that lighter massages can’t reach.

This is especially for you if…

You’re dealing with muscle tension, stiffness, or soreness
You want a stronger, more targeted massage with a focus on stubborn knots
You prefer the feeling of a proper, pressure-packed massage

After a more gentle, sleep-inducing treatment? You’ll love our relaxing massage, Urban classic or sleep massage options.

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BENEFITS OF DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

Why you'll love it

Strong, targeted pressure

Work out knots, tension and stiffness – your pro will focus on the areas that need it most.

Great for muscle recovery

Supports muscle recovery after exercise, so you can get back to the gym quicker.

Tension is left on the table

Feel back to your best up to 72 hours post-treatment, so you can get on with the important things.

“The strong pressure of this treatment is great for freeing up tense muscles while realigning muscle tissues and speeding up recovery,” says Nadege, our lead therapist. “Expect elbow, fist and forearm work with a gradual increase in pressure.”

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What to expect

Your pro will set up

Make sure to have two large towels ready and a small one for the headrest.

Quick consultation

Your pro will ask some lifestyle questions to help tailor the treatment to what you need.

Time to relax

They will leave the room to let you get changed, then all you need to do is relax.

For a deep tissue massage treatment, your Urban pro will perform a full-body massage with strong pressure that builds up. Expect extra focus on tense spots, where they might use their elbows, fists, forearms and knuckles to work out knots.

Bear in mind it’s normal to feel slightly sore after a deep tissue treatment, but this should ease off within 72 hours.

You can book a mobile deep tissue massage near you in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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FAQs

Find out more about deep tissue massage

A deep tissue massage is a treatment that uses strong pressure that builds up to work out tension and knots in the deeper layers of the muscle tissue. The strength of the treatment can help with releasing toxins from the muscles.

No, it’s not suitable for anyone with diabetes. If you’re pregnant, try our specialist pregnancy massage, bookable from your second trimester onwards. If you’ve got muscle injuries or dysfunction that’s stopping you moving we recommend our injury/pain management massage instead.

No, a deep tissue massage should never be painful, and you should let your therapist know if you’re ever in pain. It is, however, normal to feel slight discomfort as your therapist increases the pressure. The strength of deep tissue massage means you might find it makes you feel tired afterwards at first.

For the massage table (that your therapist will bring) you’ll need about 2x3m of floor space. That’s about the size of a yoga mat, with enough space to walk around the edge.

While some might find relief from lower back pain from a deep tissue massage, at Urban we recommend our specialist injury/pain management massage delivered by therapists who have undergone extra training. It’s specifically designed to deal with common issues like frozen shoulder, pinched nerve, shoulder and lower back pain.

Give yourself at least an hour post-massage to recover, being sure to drink plenty of water. Bear in mind you’re likely to feel a little sore for up to 72 hours after a deep tissue treatment, but you should be able to go about your normal activities in the meantime.

Our prices reflect the cost of living in each area to make sure Urban pros earn fairly. They also vary by time of day/week:

Off-peak hours:

Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 6:59 PM

Peak hours:

Monday to Friday: 7:00 PM to 10:59 PM
Saturday and Sunday: All day (7:00 AM to 10:59 PM)