Trigger Point
Therapy
Upper back & shoulder tension release.
About this session
From desk days to tennis and golf, tell us where your muscles feel overworked. We focus on the upper back, shoulders and connected arm muscles, working gradually with pressure tailored to your comfort. This session is for muscle relaxation, not the treatment of sports injuries or frozen shoulder.
Choose a duration to view available appointments. Prices exclude gratuity and optional enhancements.
Go straight to
your tight spots.
After the court. After the course. Or when your shoulder needs a gentler approach. Tell us what feels tight—we’ll tailor the focus, not force the pressure.
After the courtTennis players
Shoulder, upper-back & forearm tension
Shoulder or forearm feeling tight after a match? Show us the muscles that feel overworked. We’ll tailor the session to those areas, with gradual pressure and regular comfort checks.
Your focus: shoulders, shoulder blades, upper back and forearms.
Choose 60 minutes for one main area, or 90 minutes for more connected areas.
Choose your sessionAfter the courseGolfers
Tight shoulders, tired back & arms
Finished a round with a tight upper back or tired arms? Choose focused work for the muscles you notice most. Tell us which side feels tighter so we can personalize the time and pressure.
Your focus: shoulders, upper back and forearms, with other areas by request.
Choose 90 minutes for connected areas, or 120 minutes for more full-body time.
Choose your sessionA gentler approachFrozen shoulder?
Ask your clinician before booking
Frozen shoulder is not just a muscle knot. If your clinician or physical therapist says massage is appropriate, we can plan gentle work around the shoulder for surrounding muscle comfort.
Comfort first: share your movement and pressure limits. No forceful stretching or deep pressure into the painful joint.
Wellness support only—not frozen-shoulder treatment or a promise of a quick fix.
Read before bookingEveryday muscle tension is different from an injury. For persistent or worsening pain, marked stiffness, weakness or numbness, seek medical guidance before booking.
Which shoulder pattern
feels like yours?
These are common muscular tension patterns—not diagnoses. Choose the closest match and show your therapist the exact area before the massage begins.
01Heavy at the Top of the Shoulder
Heavy · tight · constantly raised
The shoulder stays lifted after work, feels weighted by the end of the day, or never fully settles when you rest.
Common muscle area: upper trapezius and levator scapulae—the muscles that help support and raise the shoulder blade.
Recommended: 90 minutes when the neck and upper back feel connected.
View 90-minute appointments02One Knot Beside the Shoulder Blade
Stubborn knot · tired burning
A hard-to-reach point feels knotted, tired or irritated after screens, driving, pulling exercises or rounded posture.
Common muscle area: rhomboids, middle trapezius and infraspinatus around the inner and back surface of the shoulder blade.
Recommended: 90 minutes for the point plus its connected upper-back muscles.
View 90-minute appointments03Pulling From the Neck Into the Shoulder
Stiff · pulling · hard to relax
Turning the head or looking down makes the base of the neck, side of the neck or upper shoulder feel tight together.
Common muscle area: upper trapezius, levator scapulae, scalenes and sternocleidomastoid around the side of the neck.
Recommended: 90 minutes so the therapist can work gradually around sensitive neck structures.
View 90-minute appointments04One Shoulder Works Harder
Mouse · driving · bag carrying
Mouse use, commuting, carrying a bag, workouts or repetitive tasks leave one shoulder tighter than the other.
Common muscle area: posterior shoulder, rotator-cuff muscles, rear deltoid and the shoulder-blade stabilizers.
Recommended: 120 minutes when several connected areas or full-body fatigue are present.
View 120-minute appointmentsNot sure which pattern fits? Book the time you want and point to the area when you arrive. Your therapist will personalize the focus.
Who it’s forFor workdays, active days
and tired muscles.
and tired muscles.
Trigger Point Massage is a wellness service for everyday muscle tension, tightness and post-activity fatigue. It is personalized to your comfort and does not diagnose a medical condition.
Executives & Screen-Heavy Work
Long computer or phone sessions can leave the neck, shoulders and upper back feeling tight, sore or tired.
Driving & Long Hours Standing
Commuting, standing for work or repeating the same position may create one-sided shoulder or back fatigue.
Physical Work & Active Lifestyles
Lifting, carrying, training and repetitive movement can leave several muscle areas stiff-feeling after activity.
Stress & Full-Body Fatigue
Busy weeks, limited sleep and ongoing stress may make familiar neck, shoulder, upper-back or lower-back tension more noticeable.
Focused work.
Never forced.
Trigger Point work is not a contest for the deepest pressure. Your therapist first warms the area, follows the connected muscle pattern and pauses over selected points while checking how your body responds.
Locate the Pattern
You point to the spot. The therapist checks whether nearby neck, chest, shoulder-blade or upper-back muscles feel connected.
Warm, Press & Recheck
Pressure builds gradually, pauses over selected muscular points and is adjusted when the sensation feels too sharp or intense.
Restore Full-Body Ease
A longer session combines detailed shoulder work with full-body massage so the rest of the body has time to settle.
Sensations and responses vary. Focused pressure should remain tolerable and is not intended to reproduce sharp, electric or worsening pain.
Why one tight spot can feel connected
Neck and Shoulder Tension Can Follow a Wider Muscle Pattern
A sore point near the neck or shoulder blade may feel connected to nearby muscles in the upper back, shoulder and arm. During your session, the therapist works around the muscular pattern instead of pressing only the most sensitive spot.
- Useful for desk work, driving and repeated one-sided movement.
- Pressure is adjusted gradually and should remain tolerable.
- Massage is for muscular tension and does not diagnose nerve or spinal conditions.
A little extra,
chosen for you.
Choose one Add‑On based on the sensation and pressure style you prefer. Each enhancement is integrated into your scheduled massage.
Hot Stone
Comforting heat helps broader shoulder and upper-back muscles settle before focused pressure.
Best for: warmth · gradual relaxation
Back Walking
Broad, supported foot pressure covers larger back muscles while detailed shoulder work remains precise.
Best for: firm · wide pressure
Cupping
Silicone cups create a lifting sensation over selected upper-back areas. Temporary circular marks may occur.
Best for: lifting instead of downward pressure
Gua Sha
A smooth-edged tool adds warming, focused strokes around selected neck, shoulder or upper-back areas.
Best for: targeted tool-assisted work
Important: Add‑Ons are enhancements paired with a scheduled massage—not stand-alone treatments. Choose one compatible option so there is enough time for both the focus area and full-body relaxation.
Your focus.
Your pace.
Choose 60 minutes for one main area. Consider 90 or 120 minutes when you want more focus areas plus a complete full-body massage at an unhurried pace.
One main area60 min$110Short & Focused
- One main focus area
- Targeted neck, shoulder or upper-back work
- Best when your priority is clear
Recommended90 min$160Two Focus Areas + Full Body
- One or two main focus areas
- Complete full-body relaxation
- Room for one selected Add‑On
Most time120 min$205Multiple Areas + Full Body
- Multiple connected focus areas
- Complete, unhurried full-body massage
- Most flexibility for focused work or an Add‑On
Prices exclude gratuity and optional enhancements. Add-ons are included within your booked massage time.
A few things
to know.
Choose the time you want. Show us the area when you arrive. We’ll personalize the focus.
Find your sessionCan I book for tight muscles after tennis or golf?
Yes—tell us where your shoulder, upper-back or forearm muscles feel tight, and we will tailor the session to your comfort. This is wellness massage, not a diagnosis or treatment for tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, a tendon tear or another sports injury. If pain is persistent, worsening or limiting movement, seek medical guidance first.
Can massage quickly release a frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) involves stiffness of the shoulder joint capsule, not simply a tight muscle. Recovery may take months or years. We do not promise a quick release, restored range of motion or a cure. Ask your clinician or physical therapist whether massage is appropriate; if it is, tell us your restrictions so we can plan gentle surrounding-muscle comfort work. Massage does not replace your prescribed care.
About frozen shoulder: AAOS patient guide · NHS guidance.
How soon will my muscles feel more relaxed?
Comfort and response vary from person to person. Tell your therapist how each area feels so the pressure can be adjusted during your session. We do not guarantee immediate relief or a specific recovery timeline, and more pressure is not automatically better.
What is the difference between Trigger Point Therapy and deep pressure?
Deep pressure describes intensity. Trigger Point Therapy is more specific: the therapist slows down over selected muscular points, checks connected areas and adjusts the pressure according to your feedback.
Should Trigger Point Massage hurt?
It may feel concentrated or tender, but it should stay tolerable. Sharp, electric, numbing or worsening sensations are not the goal—tell your therapist immediately so the pressure can change.
Why does my shoulder knot return after computer work?
A massage can relax a muscular pattern, but the same screen posture, mouse position, stress response or repeated movement may load it again. Regular movement breaks and workstation changes may help between sessions.
Which muscles commonly feel tight around the shoulder?
Common areas include the upper and middle trapezius, levator scapulae, rhomboids, rotator-cuff muscles, rear shoulder and sometimes the neck or chest muscles that influence shoulder position.
Is 60 minutes enough for one shoulder knot?
Sixty minutes can work for one focused upper-body area. We recommend 90 minutes when the neck, both shoulders or upper back feel connected, and 120 minutes when you want several focus areas plus full-body relaxation.
Which Add‑On pairs well with heavy shoulders?
Choose Hot Stone for warmth, Back Walking for broad firm pressure, Cupping for a lifting sensation or Gua Sha for tool-assisted strokes. Your therapist can help you select one compatible option.
Can I feel sore afterward?
Some guests notice temporary tenderness after focused pressure. Tell your therapist if you prefer a gentler session, and avoid treating more pressure as automatically better.
When should I seek medical care instead of massage?
Seek medical guidance first for a recent injury or surgery, severe or worsening pain, unexplained swelling, weakness, numbness, chest pain, fever or symptoms traveling strongly down the arm.
Show us the spot.
We’ll personalize the session.
Choose 90 or 120 minutes for focused Trigger Point work, connected shoulder care and complete full-body relaxation.
Choose your sessionTrigger Point Therapy60–120 minutes · from $110Book a session
Select a duration to continue to available appointments. Prices exclude gratuity and add-ons.