Question 1

How can massage help with neck and shoulder pain from desk work?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged sitting and computer use creates chronic tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Massage therapy releases these tight muscles, improves circulation to oxygen-deprived tissues, and helps reset poor postural patterns. Catherine focuses on the trapezius, levator scapulae, and neck muscles that become overworked from looking at screens, providing both immediate relief and long-term improvement.

Question 2

What is 'tech neck' and can massage help?

Accepted Answer

Tech neck is the forward head posture and associated pain that develops from looking down at phones and screens. For every inch your head moves forward, it adds approximately 10 pounds of stress to your neck muscles. Massage helps by releasing the tight muscles at the base of your skull and front of your neck, while also addressing the compensating tension in your upper back and shoulders.

Question 3

How often should office workers get massage?

Accepted Answer

For desk workers with chronic tension, starting with bi-weekly sessions for 4-6 weeks can help reset accumulated patterns. Once tension levels improve, monthly maintenance sessions help prevent recurrence. If you have a particularly demanding project or notice tension building up, scheduling an extra session can prevent minor discomfort from becoming a bigger problem.

Question 4

Can massage help with stress headaches from work?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Many tension headaches originate from tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, and jaw—all areas commonly affected by desk work and stress. Massage therapy releases these trigger points and muscle tension, often providing significant headache relief. Many clients find that regular massage dramatically reduces both the frequency and intensity of their stress-related headaches.

Question 5

I sit at a desk all day—what areas should massage focus on?

Accepted Answer

For desk workers, Catherine typically focuses on the neck and upper trapezius, the muscles between your shoulder blades, lower back (which gets compressed from sitting), and forearms and wrists (especially if you type a lot). She'll also assess and address any specific problem areas based on your individual desk setup and posture patterns.

Question 6

Will massage help with lower back pain from sitting?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Prolonged sitting compresses the lumbar spine and tightens the hip flexors, leading to lower back pain. Massage helps by releasing tight hip flexors, glutes, and lower back muscles, improving circulation to compressed areas, and helping restore proper muscle balance. Combined with movement breaks and ergonomic adjustments, massage can significantly reduce sitting-related back pain.

Question 7

Can massage help with carpal tunnel symptoms from typing?

Accepted Answer

Massage therapy can help manage and prevent carpal tunnel-like symptoms by releasing tension in the forearm muscles and improving circulation. While massage cannot treat true carpal tunnel syndrome, many typing-related wrist and hand symptoms actually originate from tight forearm muscles and respond well to massage. Catherine can assess whether massage is appropriate for your specific symptoms.

Question 8

What can I do between massage sessions to reduce desk-related tension?

Accepted Answer

Catherine will provide personalized recommendations including desk stretches, proper ergonomic setup, movement breaks every 30-60 minutes, and specific exercises for your problem areas. Small changes like adjusting monitor height, taking walking breaks, and doing simple neck stretches can significantly extend the benefits of your massage sessions.

Massage Therapy for Desk Workers & Office Professionals

Desk Worker Benefits

Common Desk-Related Issues We Address

Tech Neck

Shoulder Tension

Lower Back Pain

Tension Headaches

Wrist Strain

Eye Strain Tension

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Tension Release

Posture Correction

Stress Relief

Ergonomic Guidance

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