Shoulder
Relieves tightness and muscular tension in the shoulders.
- Treatment time
- 30 minutes
- Results
- Immediate relief
- Longevity
- Several days; builds with regular sessions
- Downtime
- None
- Price
- £55
About Shoulder
The shoulders carry a huge amount of everyday tension, especially for anyone who spends long hours at a desk or hunched over a phone. This treatment focuses specifically on relieving that tightness across the tops of the shoulders and into the upper back, where knots most often form.
It pairs naturally with a neck massage for a complete release of the area most people point to when asked where they hold stress.
Key Benefits
- 01Releases knots across the tops of the shoulders
- 02Eases upper-back tension from desk work
- 03Improves posture-related discomfort
- 04Focused thirty-minute treatment
- 05Combines well with neck or back massage
- 06Quick to fit into a working day
Is this treatment right for me?
This treatment suits anyone whose shoulders and upper back feels tight, tired or sore, or who wants a focused, shorter session rather than a full body massage. Leta and Roberta adapt technique and pressure to you.
You may be suitable if…
- Your shoulders feel tight, raised or knotted
- You work at a desk or spend long hours on a phone
- You'd like a focused treatment rather than full body
- You have no shoulder injury or condition that rules out massage
Your consultation will consider…
- Where the tension sits and what's causing it — posture, work, exercise or stress
- Any injuries, pain, skin conditions or health issues in the area
- The pressure you prefer
- Whether a longer session or a specialist treatment would serve you better
What to expect
Before treatment
Your therapist will ask briefly about the shoulders and upper back, any injuries, pain or health conditions, and how firm you'd like the pressure. There's nothing to prepare — arrive a few minutes early so you can settle.
During treatment
You'll be positioned comfortably on the treatment couch, covered with towels so only the area being worked on is exposed. Your therapist uses a blend of flowing and focused strokes on the shoulders and upper back, adjusting pressure to your feedback throughout. The room is soundproofed and air-conditioned, so it's genuinely quiet.
After treatment
Take a moment to sit up slowly. Your therapist may suggest simple stretches or ways to ease the tension that brought you in. Drink some water and, if you can, give yourself a little time before rushing back into your day.
Results & longevity
Most people feel looser and lighter straight away, with reduced stiffness and an easier range of movement that lasts several days. For tension that keeps returning, regular sessions every few weeks build a lasting improvement, and your therapist can show you simple stretches to keep it at bay between visits.
Recovery, side effects & aftercare
Massage has no downtime. You may feel relaxed, slightly sleepy or — after firmer work — pleasantly achy for a day, in the same way you might after exercise. That settles quickly.
Side effects
Mild soreness or tenderness for a day or so after firmer work is normal, as is feeling tired or very relaxed. Occasionally people notice a mild headache or feel emotional afterwards, which passes. Bruising is uncommon. Massage is avoided over injuries, infections, recent surgery, blood clots and certain medical conditions — please tell your therapist about anything relevant.
Aftercare
Drink water, avoid alcohol for the rest of the day and keep the treated muscles warm. Gentle movement and stretching help; a hot bath or shower that evening is welcome. If an area feels tender after deep work, a warm compress or a gentle walk helps it settle.
Please get in touch if soreness lasts more than a couple of days, or if you have any concern after your treatment.
- Downtime
- None
- Redness
- Some pinkness where the skin has been worked, fades within an hour
- Swelling
- None
- Bruising
- Uncommon; occasionally after firm or deep work
- Normal activities
- Immediately; take it easy after deep work if you can
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I book shoulders or the back?
If the tightness sits across the tops of the shoulders and the base of the neck, shoulders is ideal. If it runs down between the shoulder blades and lower, a back massage covers more.
How firm will the pressure be?
As firm or as gentle as you like. Your therapist checks in as she works — please say if anything is too much or not enough.
What should I wear?
You'll undress to your comfort level for the area being treated and be covered with towels throughout; only the part being worked on is uncovered.
How often should I have a massage?
For ongoing tension, every two to four weeks is typical. For an occasional reset, whenever you need it. Regular sessions tend to hold results better.
Can I add this to another treatment?
Yes — many clients combine a by-area massage with a facial or another massage, or book a longer session. Just ask when booking.
Is there anything that means I shouldn't have a massage?
Fever, infection, recent surgery or injury, blood clots and certain medical conditions can rule out or modify treatment. Please mention anything relevant when you book or at the start of your session.
How do I book?
Online, by phone or WhatsApp. Sessions are available across the week; let us know your preferred therapist if you have one.
Your Practitioners
Leta
Massage Therapist
Leta is a massage therapist at Banana Beauty Lab, delivering the treatments in this section.
Roberta
Massage Therapist
Roberta is a massage therapist at Banana Beauty Lab, delivering the treatments in this section.