If you’ve had massage before & thought...
“That felt amazing… but the pain came back”
you’re not alone!
This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from clients...especially those who are active, stressed or juggling work, family & changing bodies (which is pretty much all of us right?).
So why does back pain keep returning, even when you think you're doing “the right things”?!
Let’s break it down...
Temporary Relief vs Lasting Change...
Massage is very good at relaxing muscles & increasing circulation, that’s why it often feels brilliant at the time & that's not a bad thing...
But here’s the uncomfortable truth:
Relaxing a muscle doesn’t always fix the reason it became painful in the first place. If the underlying cause isn’t addressed, your body simply returns to the same pattern & the pain returns.
The Real Reasons Back Pain Comes Back!!!
Back pain is rarely caused by one tight muscle alone, more often, it’s linked to a combination of:
Movement imbalances.
Poor load tolerance (how your body copes with stress or training).
Postural habits.
Compensation patterns from old injuries.
Hormonal or life-stage changes (especially in women).
Your body is incredibly good at coping...but coping isn’t the same as healing!
When one area struggles, another area picks up the slack. Over time, this creates tension, irritation & pain.
Why Generic Massage Often Falls Short...
A routine massage focuses on where it hurts, that's not inherently bad but pain is often the result, not the cause, if you want to get to the cause that's where soft tissue therapy comes in.
For example:
Tight lower back muscles
may be compensating for weak or inhibited glutes.
Shoulder or upper-back pain
may stem from how you move, sit, breathe or train. Recurrent pain may be linked to patterns your body has learned over time & without assessment, these patterns remain...no matter how many massages you have!
Why Assessment Matters!
At NbodyworX, every session begins with an assessment. That doesn’t mean something clinical or intimidating...it simply means:
Looking at how your body moves...
Understanding your history by listening to you...
Identifying where your body is compensating...
Treating why the pain keeps showing up...
This allows treatment to be specific, not routine. And when treatment is specific, results last longer!
“But I Just Want to Relax…”
That’s completely valid...relaxation is important!
But if you’re booking massage because:
Pain keeps returning...
Stiffness affects your movement...
You’re frustrated by temporary relief...
Then your body is asking for more than relaxation. It’s asking for understanding too.
When Back Pain Deserves a Different Approach!
You may benefit from assessment-led soft tissue therapy if:
Your pain improves briefly, then returns.
You wake up feeling sore or you struggle to move properly.
Stretching & massage don’t last.
One side of your body always feels 'tighter'.
Pain flares after training, stress, or long days.
You feel like your body has “changed” & no one has explained why?
These are signs your body is compensating...not failing.
A Final Thought ðŸ’
Pain is not your body being broken. It’s your body communicating to you. When you understand why pain is there, treatment becomes more effective & relief lasts longer.
Ready for Treatment That’s Tailored to You?
If this sounds familiar, assessment-led soft tissue therapy may help you move more comfortably & reduce recurring pain.
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