Back Pain Massage in Bangkok
Lower-back tightness from cabin sitting, upper-back knots from desk hours, sciatica that wakes you up at 4 AM — all of it responds to targeted work, not generic relaxation pressure. Tell our therapist exactly where it hurts and we'll build a 60–90 minute session around it.
What we recommend by problem
| Lower-back tightness (long-haul flight, desk) | 60 / 90 min Thai stretch + targeted lower-back oil |
|---|---|
| Upper-back & trapezius knots | 60 min Deep Tissue, focus shoulders & neck |
| Sciatica (nerve pain down the leg) | 90 min Thai stretch + glute & piriformis work — gentle on the nerve |
| Post-workout DOMS | 60 min Deep Tissue oil |
| Chronic pain (months / years) | Series of weekly 90-min sessions; first one diagnostic, rest progressive |
| Pregnancy back pain | Specific prenatal positioning — never deep work |
Why Thai bodywork helps the back specifically
Traditional Thai massage stretches the spinal extensors, opens the hip flexors and rotates the SI joint — three structures that drive most chronic lower-back pain. Combined with focused thumb/elbow pressure on the paravertebrals, the release is deeper than a static "rub the sore spot" approach.
Frequently asked questions
Is one session enough?
For acute travel-stiffness — usually yes. For chronic pain, plan a series of 3–4 weekly sessions; the first session does the diagnostic work, the rest build on it.
What pressure should I ask for?
Start at 5/10. Have the therapist mark up to 7/10 on the worst spots. Above 8/10 the muscle defends itself and you lose the release.
Will I be sore the next day?
Common after deep tissue. Drink water, walk gently, and the soreness fades in 24–48 hours, leaving the underlying tightness gone.
Do you communicate in English?
Yes — and Thai, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean. Just write or point to the painful area on the diagram we provide at intake.