Focused
Back, Neck, and Shoulders
Shoulder Tension? Consider it Handled.
Created for clients who need serious relief where it counts—back, neck, and shoulders.
This targeted session tackles tension headaches, screen fatigue, TMJ, Carpal Tunnel, 'Text Neck,' Scoliosis, and injuries from sports or desk work.
Every minute is focused on relieving pain and restoring mobility, giving you a powerful, deeply healing experience exactly where you need it most.
Spend the full hour or more targeting what you need for a deeply healing experience.
When booking, select Customized Massage Therapy.
Back, Neck, and Shoulders Massage
Feeling the weight of daily life settling into your neck, shoulders, and back? You're not alone. Long hours at a desk, nonstop responsibilities, and the mental load of keeping everything running smoothly can take a real toll on your body. Our Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage is designed to release tension right where you feel it most—melting away stress and helping you reset. It’s a focused, therapeutic session that brings relief, restores balance, and gives you a well-deserved moment to breathe. Step away from the chaos, and let us help you feel like yourself again.
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What are Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massages?
A Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage focuses on the areas where stress and tension tend to build up the most. By working into the soft tissues and muscle groups of the upper body, this targeted therapy helps ease tightness, improve circulation, and support your overall sense of well-being. Whether you’re carrying the weight of a long workday or simply need a moment to recharge, this massage offers meaningful relief and a chance to reset. Step away from the demands of daily life and treat yourself to a deeply restorative experience at Intero Bodywork.
What is Usually Included in a Back Neck and Shoulder Massage?
As the name suggests, our Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage focuses on the upper body—specifically the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands, lower back and hips. At Intero Bodywork, John and Kerri tailor each session to release the tension that often builds up from daily stress, posture habits, and overuse.
Using a combination of long, flowing strokes to encourage circulation and focused pressure to ease muscle knots, this massage is both therapeutic and deeply relaxing. It’s especially effective for relieving chronic tightness in areas like the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Whether you're recovering from long days at a desk or simply need a reset, this treatment offers meaningful relief and a chance to fully unwind. Let us help you return to your day feeling lighter, clearer, and more at ease.
How Long Does a Back Neck and Shoulder Massage Last?
At Intero Bodywork, we offer two options for our Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage: 60-minute and 90-minute sessions—each thoughtfully tailored to meet your individual needs. The length you choose depends on your schedule and what you’d like to get out of the experience.
Our 60-minute session is a great option for those with full calendars who still want the benefits of focused, effective bodywork—a perfect reset in a shorter window of time. If you’re looking for a more in-depth experience and have the space to slow down, our 90-minute session allows for deeper work and even more time to unwind.
No matter which you choose, you’ll leave feeling more relaxed, more open, and more connected to your body. Even in just an hour, this massage can work wonders.
Why is Focusing on
Back, Neck, and Shoulders so Important?
Massage therapy might feel like a luxury, but it’s a valuable part of whole-body health. It supports your well-being in many ways, including:
Neck Pain
Neck massage therapy helps relieve tension and muscle spasms that often result from stress, poor posture, or physical strain. By gently releasing tightness in and around the neck, it supports better blood flow, allowing oxygen and nutrients to reach areas that need healing—helping your body recover more quickly.
As circulation improves, so does mobility and flexibility, making it easier to move without pain or stiffness. Loosening these muscles can also help reduce the frequency and intensity of tension headaches and migraines, offering lasting relief and greater ease in your daily life.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder massage is an effective way to ease tightness and tension that often build up from long work hours, poor posture, or everyday stress. By increasing circulation in the shoulder area, massage helps relax overworked muscles and relieve pain or discomfort.
Improved blood flow also brings more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, supporting faster healing and helping to reduce inflammation. Whether you're dealing with chronic tension or just need to release the weight of the day, shoulder massage offers both relief and restoration.
Back Pain
Back massage therapy is a powerful way to ease pain and discomfort caused by muscle strain or overuse. Strains often happen when muscles are overstretched or torn—common with heavy lifting or repetitive activities—leading to soreness, swelling, and limited movement.
Massage works by targeting areas of tension and adhesions, helping to release tightness and promote healing. By loosening stiff muscles, it also improves flexibility and helps restore mobility, allowing you to move more freely and comfortably.
Benefits of a Back Neck and Shoulder Massage
Besides relieving pain and discomfort, Back, Neck, and Shoulder massage also has many other benefits. Regular sesions can help:
Sore Muscle Recovery
Regular massage offers meaningful relief for tight or overworked neck and shoulder muscles—whether from long hours at work or physical activity. By increasing blood flow to these areas, massage supports muscle recovery and helps reduce discomfort.
In fact, research supports these benefits. One study found that massage therapy can help reduce inflammation after exercise-induced muscle damage, promoting faster healing and less soreness.
Reduce Eye Strain And Migraine
Back, Neck & Shoulder massage can be highly effective in easing headaches, migraines, and even eye strain. By relaxing tight muscles, improving circulation, and calming the nervous system, massage helps relieve the tension that often contributes to head pain. Many headaches are linked to trigger points in the neck and shoulders, and targeted massage can address these areas to provide lasting relief.
Research also supports this approach—one study found that neck and shoulder massage therapy significantly reduced migraine pain, making it a valuable part of a holistic care routine.
Release Endorphins
Endorphins are natural chemicals released by the brain that help boost your mood and promote a sense of calm. During a neck and shoulder massage, the increased blood flow and gentle pressure stimulate the autonomic nervous system, encouraging the release of these feel-good hormones. The result is an immediate sense of relaxation and emotional lift—benefits that can positively impact your mental well-being long after the session ends.
Reduce Stress & Stress-Induced Anxiety
Stress affects both our body and mind, but a well-crafted massage can offer powerful relief from stress and anxiety. By easing tension in the neck and shoulder muscles, massage therapy has been shown to lower stress hormones in the body.
In fact, research has found that massage can decrease cortisol—the hormone linked to stress—while boosting serotonin and dopamine, which are key to feeling calm and uplifted. This hormonal balance helps reduce anxiety and promotes a greater sense of relaxation and well-being.
Other Benefits
Other benefits of shoulder and neck massage include:
Improved Immune System Functioning
Massage therapy has been shown to increase the level of lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that support the immune system.
Better Sleep Quality
Regular massages can enhance your sleep quality by boosting serotonin production—a key neurotransmitter in the brain. Serotonin plays a vital role in regulating how well and how long you sleep, helping you wake up feeling more refreshed and balanced.
Improved Posture
Massaging the neck and shoulder muscles helps release tension, improving your posture and even reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
