Back massage: what it includes and which one to choose

We do not offer a back-only massage as a separate treatment - the back is at the core of almost every massage on our menu. This article sorts out which one to choose, based on what you feel and how much time you have.

60 minutes are enough for the back

The 60 minute Mieli Massage is for tension in the neck, back and lower back, tiredness after work and mild muscle tightness. Sixty minutes are enough for the back, neck and shoulders - which is to say, for what sitting at a screen does to a body. We start with a short conversation - where you feel the tension and whether there is an area to avoid - and work on that, not on a routine.

When back pain keeps coming back

The 90 minute Mieli Massage is for chronic pain in the back, shoulders and lower back and for body stiffness. Ninety minutes let the whole body pass through the therapist's hands, instead of choosing between the back and the legs.

When the back is tight and will not let go

Myofascial Release is for a tight, stiff body that does not release with an ordinary massage. It works with the fascia - the tissue that keeps the muscles contracted. The work is slow, deep and precise.

When the back has stiffened from sitting

Flexibility & Lightness combines stretching and passive mobilisation - for a body that has lost mobility from sitting and wants its range of movement back.

If you like warmth

Bamboo & Fire Therapy warms deeply with the heat of fire and bamboo sticks, and reaches muscles that hands reach with difficulty.

Neck and lower back separately

If it is mainly your neck, see Stiff neck and shoulders from a desk. If it is your lower back - Lower back pain from sitting.

When to see a doctor first

Sharp pain after an injury or a fall. Numbness or weakness in an arm or leg. Pain that wakes you at night. A fever. These are not cases for a massage therapist - ask your doctor first, we will wait for the answer.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a back massage cost?

The back is part of the Mieli Massage: €60 for 60 minutes and €80 for 90 minutes. Myofascial Release is €90.

How many minutes are enough for the back?

60 minutes are enough for the back, neck and shoulders. If you want the legs and arms in the same session, choose 90 minutes.

Can I say if the pressure is too strong?

Yes, at any moment. Say plainly if you dislike strong pressure or if an area makes you uncomfortable - that does not spoil the massage, it makes it yours.

Do you give back massages to men?

Yes. Massage is not divided by gender - we work on what bothers you today.

Where

The studio is inside Hotel Forum, 2 Sofiyski Geroy Str., Sofia. Open every day from 10:00 to 20:00, by appointment. English spoken.