The Right Massage to Book for Lower Back Pain
15th March 2025
Dealing with lower back pain can be very difficult and often fruitless. Considering many of us spend so much time sitting at a desk or lifting heavy objects, back pain is something all too common.
At Injury Mechanics, we aim to use medically backed techniques, which are proven to work both scientifically and anecdotally, to ease your pain and work towards a permanent solution to your problems.
Common causes of lower back pain
Lower back pain can be as a result of a number of injuries or health conditions. We would always try to determine the roots and causes of your problems alongside resolving them.
These are what we find are some of the most common causes of back pain:
Muscle strain - Often caused by repeated heavy lifting, muscles can spasm and swell, causing lasting and constant pain.
Disc Injury - Usually caused through physical exertion or excess movement, a herniated disc can pressure nerves in the lower back, which can lead to moderate to severe pain.
Sciatica - Caused by inflammation and compression of the sciatic nerve, pain is located around the lower back and down the legs. As experts in sciatic pain relief, we offer a sciatica pain relief massage service.
Injury - Common injuries picked up during sporting activities or from more severe incidents like car accidents or falls can cause damage to the spinal column or the surrounding muscles, leading to pain.
Degenerative disc disease - Usually brought on by aging and loss of function, spinal discs can break down and start to cause issues like pain, and even affect movement/range of motion.
Do massages really help with everyday lower back pain?
Massages absolutely help with everyday lower back pain, especially when backed by an evidence-based approach. At Injury Mechanics, our ethos is to use techniques and methods which are backed medically and physiologically to make a real difference to your daily life.
Not only do massages provide immediate relief, but they also promote healing through increased blood flow and the release of hormones such as endorphins. A massage can release muscle stiffness, or even release knots which may be contributing to pain.
A common concern with clients seeking massages for lower back pain is that they believe a session might provide immediate relief, but that their symptoms will repeatedly return over time.
That’s where Injury Mechanics aim to differ from most treatment providers, as our goal is to provide that immediate relief, then also equip you with the tools to manage your problems outside of the clinic. This might be through teaching stretches, encouraging correct posture, or promoting certain activities which are proven to help with your specific problems and causes.
Which types of massage are best for lower back pain?
To treat lower back pain, it is always important to determine the root cause of the problem, as well as considering when the issues began. There are a few massage techniques which are especially useful when it comes to treating lower back pain:
Deep Tissue Massage - Using firm pressure and friction can help by releasing knots in muscles, especially those which are in the deeper muscle layers. This massage can also promote blood flow in targeted areas, which promotes healing and eases pain.
Sports Massage - For lower back pain resulting from physical activity, a sports massage targets strained or damaged areas to provide quick and effective relief.
Trigger Point Massage - Applying pressure to specific tight areas known as myofascial trigger points relieves/reduces tension which may have been attributing to lower back pain.
Myofascial Release Therapy - Manipulating the fascia can release tension as well as pain which stems from fascial adhesions. A myofascial release can also improve posture, which helps to manage lower back problems long term.
At Injury Mechanics, we begin every appointment by developing a full understanding of your issues and pain, as well as discussing what your recovery goals are. This way, we can ensure you get the most out of your appointments with us, whether it’s for lower back pain, or any other issue you may be experiencing.