Deep Tissue Massage combines a variety of techniques from trigger pointing, stretching, mobilising and manipulating among others. Sports, Remedial, Holistic and Deep Tissue practices are utilised. Through a process of detection, stiff or painful areas are determined by the texture and quality of the deeper layers of musculature. Slower and firmer pressure will be used, slowly moving into the deep layers of muscle, concentrating on areas of tension and discomfort; usually those muscles that are tight or knotted.