Is Deep Tissue Massage Supposed to Be Painful? What to Expect

A professional massage therapist at Yinyang Spa applying firm pressure with their forearm to a client's back to release chronic muscle knots.

In the realm of holistic wellness and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of health is deeply rooted in the continuous, harmonious flow of energy. If you are wondering what is Qi energy, it is essentially your body’s vital life force. It travels through specific invisible pathways known as meridians.