Can massage fix back pain?
Massage can support tight and overworked muscles, but it doesn't diagnose or cure back conditions.
Back muscle tension
Massage for backs that feel tight, overworked, or stuck.
A lot of clients book massage when back muscles are tense from work, training, driving, stress, or old patterns. Chris focuses on the muscles and movement restrictions you can actually describe.
Good fit
Who this session is for.
Tight low back muscles after work or training
Upper back and shoulder blade tension
Backs that feel stiff after sitting or driving
Clients who want focused muscle work instead of generic relaxation
Session feel
What the work is like.
Chris might work the back directly while also checking connected areas like hips, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, and neck. The aim is easier movement and less muscle guarding, without pretending massage replaces medical care.
Common reasons people book this
- Daily muscle tightness from physical labor
- Desk, driver, or standing-work posture overload
- Training soreness or limited range of motion
- Chronic tension patterns that need regular maintenance
When something else may be better
Seek medical care for severe, sudden, radiating, numbness, weakness, fever, injury, loss of bladder or bowel control, unexplained weight loss, or symptoms that feel alarming. Massage is for muscle-focused support, not emergency or diagnostic care.
Pricing
Book by session length.
30 minutes
$60
Focused work for one or two problem areas.
Best for: Quick tune-ups, neck and shoulder tension, calves, forearms, or a specific issue that doesn't need a full session.
60 minutes
Standard$110
The standard session for full-body work or targeted recovery.
Best for: Regular maintenance, deep tissue work, stress tension, back/neck/shoulder focus, or a balanced session with time to work properly.
90 minutes
$160
More time for layered tension, athletes, manual labor recovery, and deeper full-body work.
Best for: Chronic tightness, multiple problem areas, sports recovery, physically demanding jobs, or anyone who needs more than a surface-level session.
Questions
Before you book.
Will Chris only work on my back?
Not always. Hips, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, and neck can all contribute to how your back feels.
When should I avoid booking?
Avoid massage and seek medical care for severe, sudden, radiating, numbness, weakness, injury-related, or red-flag symptoms.