Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons clients come to see me near Charing Cross and Covent Garden. Sedentary work, stress, weakened core muscles and tight hips can overload the lumbar area and cause ongoing discomfort.
My focus is to identify which muscles are responsible, release tension, improve mobility and help you move naturally without pain.
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Most lower back pain is muscular rather than structural. The most common causes include:
- Tight hip flexors (psoas, iliacus, rectus femoris)
- Weak glutes and core muscles
- Prolonged sitting
- Poor posture (rounded spine, anterior pelvic tilt)
- Sciatica-related nerve irritation
- Tight quadratus lumborum (QL)
- Stress causing increased muscular tension
You don’t need an injury for pain to appear — everyday habits often trigger it.
Typical Symptoms You May Notice
- Aching in the lower back
- Pain when bending, sitting or standing
- Tension in hips and glutes
- Stiffness after waking up
- Pain radiating into the legs or buttocks
- Difficulty standing straight after sitting
Massage can help by reducing deep muscular tightness and improving movement patterns.
Which Treatments Help Lower Back Pain?
1. Sports Massage
Targets hip flexors, glutes, QL, and the muscles stabilising the spine.
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2. Deep Tissue Massage
Releases chronic tension in the lower back, hips, and glutes.
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3. Personalised Massage
Combines deep tissue, myofascial and mobility techniques tailored to your pain pattern.
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4. Cupping Therapy
Helps reduce fascial tension and improve circulation around the lumbar area.
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How My Lower Back Pain Treatment Works
During your treatment, I may use:
- Deep tissue work
- Myofascial release
- Hip flexor and gluteal release
- QL and lower back mobilisation
- MET techniques
- Trigger point therapy
This combination helps reduce pain, restore balance, and increase flexibility.
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
Most clients feel relief after one session, but for chronic lower back pain, I recommend 3–5 treatments.
Book Your Treatment
📍 London Massage 4U
Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street
Room 203, 2nd Floor, WC2N 4JF
📞 +44 7786 971943
🌐 www.londonmassage4u.co.uk
