Relieve Neck, Shoulder & Upper Back Pain: How Massage Therapy Supports Better Posture
- Jacquelynn Gould
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 2
Do you ever feel like your shoulders are glued to your ears or your neck constantly aches after a long day? You’re not alone. Many people experience upper back, neck, and shoulder pain due to poor posture, long hours at a desk, or the physical toll of daily stress. The good news is that massage therapy — especially therapeutic and Thai massage — can help.
🌀 Why Do We Get Neck and Upper Back Pain?
Modern life often puts us in a forward-head posture:
Hunched shoulders
Tight chest
Rounded upper back
Strain on the neck and traps
Over time, this leads to muscle imbalances, reduced mobility, and chronic discomfort. You might notice:
Headaches
Shoulder tension
Limited neck rotation
A constant urge to stretch or crack your upper back
💆♀️ How Massage Therapy Helps Upper Back and Neck Pain
As a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Thai Massage Instructor, I work with clients daily who suffer from this exact pattern. Here’s how massage therapy supports relief and long-term change:
✅ Increases Circulation
Massage promotes blood flow to restricted areas, reducing pain and inflammation in the traps, rhomboids, and levator scapulae.
✅ Releases Chronic Tension
Targeted massage can reduce trigger points and tension knots that contribute to headaches, jaw pain, and neck stiffness.
✅ Restores Postural Balance
Combining massage with Thai stretching techniques helps open the chest, mobilize the spine, and retrain your muscles to support better posture.
✅ Enhances Body Awareness
Massage makes you more aware of how you're holding your body — which empowers you to correct posture before pain sets in.
🌿 Why Thai Massage Is Especially Effective
Thai massage uses guided stretching, joint mobilization, and rhythmic compression to open the chest, release the upper back, and free the neck. It’s ideal for people who feel “stuck” or rigid from sitting, stress, or athletic strain.
You don’t just lie there — we work together to gently realign the body, improve mobility, and restore natural movement.
🧘♂️ Try These Upper Back and Neck Stretches at Home
Massage is powerful, but pairing it with regular stretching creates even longer-lasting results. Here’s a short video with gentle upper back and neck stretches you can try between sessions:
Even just a few minutes a day can improve mobility and reduce tension.
📍Book Your Treatment
Whether you're dealing with chronic neck pain, tech shoulder, or postural fatigue, therapeutic massage and Thai bodywork can support real, lasting change.
Warmly,
Jacquelynn Gould, RMT
Fusion Thai Massage – Mississauga
Fusion Thai Massage – Mississauga
📍3660 Hurontario Street, Unit 502
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📱 647-509-1631
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