Find Lasting Back Pain Relief through massage
in gresham, ORegon

  • Ease Persisting & Chronic Back Pain
  • Target Underlying Causes & Imbalances
  • Restore Sleep and Recover Naturally

Sustainable Support for Back Pain in Gresham, Oregon

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If you are struggling to bend over, sleep through the night, or sit at your desk without your back aching, you aren't alone. We have helped many residents of the Portland and Gresham area restore their mobility, support better sleep and enhance their overall quality of life through focused, effective back pain relief massage.

Using specialized training and a deep understanding of anatomy, our licensed massage therapist, April, assesses your specific pain points and applies safe, effective massage techniques to address underlying muscle tension contributing to your back pain. Our approach to lower and upper back massage therapy is designed to help you manage chronic discomfort, ease stiffness, and find the meaningful relief you need to move more freely.

Meet Your back pain relief Specialist

I’m April, a Licensed Massage Therapist who truly understands the debilitating nature of chronic back pain. I am deeply passionate about helping you manage that pain and understand how to support your body as it heals from persistent lower and upper back ache, spinal compression, and muscle imbalances.

  • 20+ Years of Experience: With two decades of hands-on clinical experience, I know how to safely release compensating muscles and support the soft tissue surrounding the joints that often contribute to back pain.

  • Outcome-Based Treatment Plans: I blend targeted Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and advanced clinical techniques to address your specific areas of tension and help you manage your unique symptoms.

  • A Safe, Restorative Environment: True healing requires your nervous system to feel completely safe. That's why I have designed my Gresham clinic to be a quiet, restorative environment where your body can comfortably accept deep clinical work without unnecessary guarding or tension.

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My patients who found back pain relief:

"I have chronic back pain and the only treatment that helps me manage this (that isn’t pharmaceutical) is massage therapy. She is nice, knowledgeable, and knows how to treat her patients needs. She is my go to recommendation to anyone needing massage therapy and related services!" - Katie J

"I can be in such discomfort, whether it’s my shoulder, upper or lower back, hips, neck….even my feet and April had always been able to give me tremendous relief. I’ve referred and referred April to family, friends, colleagues and even random strangers who looked like their body or even their emotional state, could use her help.Don’t wait to book with her if you want to feel amazing. She is absolutely wonderful! - Lorilei R

"Best massage therapist I have found! Highly recommend her especially those who like a deep tissue massage or have back pain." - Lori S

How Our Back Pain Relief Massage Process Works

Our goal is to create a clear, effective path to pain management that works in harmony with your overall healthcare plan so you can ease persisting pain and promote better mobility over time.

  1. Comprehensive Assessment: We start by discussing your specific symptoms, health history, and any diagnoses or recommendations from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, or chiropractor.

  2. Targeted Treatment: Your session will be heavily focused on the specific areas of your back and hips causing the issue, along with compensating muscles, rather than a general full-body routine.

  3. Ongoing Evaluation: We continually monitor your progress, adjusting the depth, techniques, and frequency of your sessions to ensure you are moving steadily toward long-term relief.

Frequently Asked Questions About our back pain relief massages

What type of massage should i book with you for back pain relief?

The best choice depends on the source and severity of your back pain, but we generally recommend the following tailored options from our menu.

  • Therapeutic or Deep Tissue Massage (60 or 90 Minutes): Ideal for general chronic back pain, muscle stiffness, and tension. Deep Tissue targets stubborn knots, while Therapeutic massage blends techniques for targeted pain relief.
  • Medical Massage (30, 60, or 90 Minutes): The best option if you are managing a specific diagnosed condition, recovering from an injury, or working with a healthcare provider's recommendation.
  • Oregon Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) (60 Minutes): Select this option if your back pain is the direct result of a recent auto accident and you are utilizing an active MVA claim.
  • Maternity or Medical Maternity Massage (60 or 90 Minutes): If your lower back and hip pain is linked with pregnancy, these specialized sessions provide safe, highly effective relief for expectant mothers.

My rates start at $60 for a 30 minute massage and $120 for a 60 minute massage (excluding Hot Stone). I have specials throughout the year so make sure to follow me on Instagram to keep up to date! Members get special rates and discounts (Call for details).

Is Deep Tissue Work Safe for Chronic Lower Back Pain?

  • A common misconception is that treating back pain requires agonizing, aggressive pressure. While deep pressure should be avoided directly over the spine itself, targeted, deep therapeutic work is incredibly safe and beneficial when performed by a highly trained specialist. Using specialized clinical techniques and proper positioning, deep tissue work can be applied to effectively release muscle tension in the lumbar region and hips without compromising spinal stability or exacerbating nerve pain.

What Common Conditions can be supported by back pain relief massage therapy?

  • Sciatica & Piriformis Syndrome: The shifting of the pelvis and tight gluteal muscles can compress the sciatic nerve, sending sharp, shooting pain down your glutes and legs. Targeted release of the piriformis and surrounding hip rotators can relieve this entrapment.
  • ‍Herniated & Bulging Discs: Compensating muscles often tighten severely to protect a damaged disc in the spine. Clinical massage helps relax these guarding muscles, relieving the secondary pain associated with disc issues and restoring mobility.
  • ‍Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction: Tightness in the lower back and hips can pull the SI joint out of alignment, causing a sharp, stabbing ache at the base of the spine. Clinical massage helps stabilize the surrounding musculature to support the joint.
  • ‍Postural Strain & Desk-Worker Backache: Sitting for long hours or leaning over a desk can compress the diaphragm and overstretch the back muscles, making it painful to sit up straight. Releasing the hip flexors and lumbar muscles can restore a comfortable posture.
  • ‍Severe Lower Back & Hip Tension: Everyday repetitive movements and poor lifting habits force the lower back to compensate, leading to chronic muscle spasms and deep backaches.

Start Your Healing Journey Today

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Don't let chronic pain or injuries dictate your quality of life. Get the compassionate, expert clinical care your body deserves right here in Gresham, OR.

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