Yes. Because when the muscles tighten, they stick together. When they do this, they sometimes trap the nerves which are in the same area which is what causes the sharp shooting pains. So by loosening the muscles, the nerves are no longer trapped within them and that acute pain is relieved.

First, it’s important to understand that everyone is different. Your muscle structure affects muscle function. So, as we’re all built a little differently, then our healing can take on a slightly unique process. That’s why at Essential Feeling we will always adapt your massage to your specific needs.

When you have a pain, muscle strains and sprains, the way you feel is very much a personal experience. Generally , if a pain is sharp like bone is grazing against bone, then this is bad, and if it is a stretching, or twinging, then this could be because of a muscular tightening. However, we would always recommend you visit your doctor if you are in any doubt.

Middle back pain can occur anywhere within the mid sector of your back. This may be linked to the areas above or below it, which is why during a back massage we work these areas too because pain that affects the connective tissue isn’t always something you can identify from how your body feels alone.

Other than general muscular problems that we deal with at Essential Feeling, some other issues that we are experienced in helping include:
*Arthritis
*Skeletal irregularities
*Sciatica

Usually people who have pain in their backs also suffer with neck pain. And often some shoulder pain too. This is because of the way the ligaments, joints, tendons, and muscles all connect our bones and organs together underneath our skin. It’s also why we may work with referred pain, which is where you feel pain in one area, but injuries in another cause it. So, yes. Very often, we can help in these painful situations.

Visit your doctor for proper medical help. They’ll examine your back and assess your ability to sit, stand, walk and lift your legs to ensure everything is in full working order. If he says tight muscles cause your issues, then book a back massage with us.

Our body connects with fascia, which is a sticky tissue which runs from head to toe and keeps the tissue of a muscle or group, or our organs in place. When we don’t move so much, this fascia tightens, which is why we are still after a long, deep sleep. This has the knock on effect of tightening everything beneath it, which is why at Essential Feeling we may tie a myofascial release into a back massage.

Is there an ointment for back muscle pain/ what is the best ointment for back muscle pain?
We’re not doctors and if you’re looking for advice on something such as this, we would recommend speaking with one, or your pharmacist.

We’d always recommend that if you’re in any doubt, you contact your doctor about your painful injuries first.

You should always do so if your back pain is severe and doesn’t improve with rest, or if it spreads down below your knee. Often back pain can cause weakness, or tingling, or numbness, but we’d recommend getting your doctor to check out your issues. And then, of course, if you have any unexplained weight loss, always get this checked out too.