Back Massage Zurich
Many people are suffering from back pain in today’s world. Often, the complaints are caused by a one-sided posture, by too much sitting or by a lack of movement and exercise. Another root cause can be stress, which manifests psychosomatically in the back. Back pain can occur in the form of a stinging, pulling, radiance or unpleasant pressure. If you suffer from such complaints, a back massage can be very beneficial and relieve pain.
AVAILABLE THERAPISTS
45 Minuten: 115 CHF
60 Minuten: 144 CHF
75 Minuten: 172 CHF
90 Minuten: 205 CHF
120 Minuten: 270 CHF
Costs covered by health insurance 50%-90%.
No prescription from a doctor is necessary.
Most supplementary insurances cover the costs of a massage. Go to our health insurance page, select your supplementary insurance and see what therapists are recognised with your insurance.
What happens during a back massage?
During a back massage the posterior upper body, in other words the area from the buttocks to the neck, is being massaged. If the pain is in a certain back region, the therapist may focus exclusively on this region.
Treatment reasons can vary: Some simply want a soothing relaxation massage, while others suffer from severe tension and need a medical treatment.
What techniques are applied?
Depending on the client’s needs, the therapist uses different techniques. Often used techniques for a back massage are on the one hand the classic massage, which consists of
- Swiping
- Kneading
- Rubbing
- Knocking
- Vibrations
or trigger point therapy, where specific tension nodes are massaged with pressure. In the case of severe complaints, Deep Tissue Massage is additionally used to loosen glued or hardened tissue layers.
Depending on the therapist’s repertoire of methods, other methods such as fascia therapy, Lomi Lomi massage or shiatsu might be applied as well.
What are the effects of a back massage?
A back massage can have many positive effects. Among them are:
- It activates your parasympathetic nervous system – rest & digest
Through the physical touch during a massage our parasympathetic nervous system is being activated. The activation of this branch of our autonomous nervous system is responsible for our body’s relaxation and regeneration. - Muscle Tensions are released, and pain is eliminated
The therapist targets tensions and treats them. Thus, pain is relieved and often even eliminated. - Chronic pain is relieved
If you suffer from chronic tension or back pain, a back massage can relieve your pain. If you combine regular massages with targeted movement exercises, the pain can in most cases be successfully counteracted. - It promotes blood circulation and strengthens the immune system
Regular back massages can strengthen the immune system. In addition, the stimulated blood circulation provides the treated regions with more nutrients. - It can improve your sleep
Many suffer from sleep problems in today’s world. In Switzerland, it is even a third of the population. Several studies show that massage can improve the quality of your sleep. - It can relieve headaches
Back and neck tension can often extend into our head and thus trigger mild to severe headaches. By relieving tension in the back area, headaches can be prevented and counteracted.
When can a back massage help?
It can help with the following complaints, among others:
- Tension of the lower back, shoulders, or neck
- Lumbago
- Psychological stress
- Headache
- Aching sciatic nerve
When is a back massage not recommended?
In the case of internal injuries, injuries to the spine or chest, or after surgery, a back massage is not recommended. In addition, this type of massage should in no case be used on open wounds in the back region.
Duration & booking with Origin Massage
A treatment at Origin Massage usually takes between 45 and 75 minutes. It depends on your concern how much time is needed. If you are unsure, contact us by phone +41 (0) 44 500 02 53 or by email info@origin-massage.ch, we will be happy to advise you.
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MOST BOOKED MASSAGE
Classical massage
For normal tension without severe pain, book the Classic Massage.
Medical Massage
When you suffer from acute or chronic pain book a medical massage.
Sports massage
A massage with strong pressure. It can be used for the prevention and regeneration of the body before and after workouts.
Pregnancy massage
From the first month you can come to us for massage. The treatment is adjusted to the month of pregnancy.
Myofascial release
The aim is to detach different tissue layers from each other in order to eliminate discomfort.
Trigger point therapy
Pain points in the muscle are treated, which are often perceived as punctual hardenings and trigger pain.
Deep Tissue Massage
This involves working with a lot of pressure in depth and loosening fascia and muscles.
Lymphatic Drainage
In the case of swellings that occur, among other things, after operations or weakness of the veins, pregnancy, etc., the water in the tissues is eliminated more quickly here by lymphatic drainage.
Foot reflexology massage
The entire body can be influenced and brought back into balance via the foot reflex zones.
THERAPEUTICAL MASSAGE
Tuina
A holistic manual therapy method from Traditional Chinese Medicine. The therapist works along energy pathways and acupuncture points.
Relaxation Massage
The therapist combines different techniques (manual & energetic) and works on all levels (body, mind, soul).
Acupuncture massage
A holistic and natural pain therapy concept from Switzerland