Back massage therapists in the UK
Need to sort out a tight, aching back? A back-focused deep tissue, Swedish or sports massage is what you're after — browse therapists and book directly.
Independent back massage therapists in the UK
51 therapists
FeaturedVitoria
Kensington · LondonFrom£80/60 minAvailable today
FeaturedAnca
Marylebone · LondonFrom£80/60 minAvailable today
FeaturedMaria
Mayfair · LondonFrom£90/60 minAvailable today
Megan
LeedsFrom£100/60 min
Elliot
BirminghamFrom£60/60 minMaria
Angel · LondonMia
Manchester
Sofia
LeicesterFrom£50/60 minEbony
BathFrom£85/60 min
Iveta
Coventry
Annie
KenilworthFrom£55/60 min
Isabella
PlymouthMelinda
Bournemouth
Lyn
SouthamptonFrom£45/60 minAsh
ReadingFrom£60/60 min
Wilo
LiverpoolFrom£50/60 minBruno
Vauxhall · London
Alexandra
BrightonFrom£80/90 minAlice
BrightonJuan
HoveFrom£60/60 min
Lucy
BristolFrom£70/60 minElaya
NewcastleLucy
YorkFrom£50/60 minMax
CambridgeFrom£55/60 minAmara
Bradford
Lana
Knightsbridge · LondonFrom£115/60 min
Katarzyna
East Greenwich · LondonFrom£60/60 min
Torres
Fulham · LondonFrom£69/60 minJammie
Marylebone · LondonFrom£80/60 min
Bobby
North Kensington · London
Vivian
Covent Garden · London
Hamid
Kensington · London
Rach
Marylebone · LondonFrom£120/60 min
Jasmine
NottinghamFrom£35/60 minYolanda
BirminghamFrom£90/60 minZara
ManchesterFrom£80/60 minAntonia
LeedsFrom£90/60 minEmma
BirminghamMaya
Tottenham · LondonThais
Canary Wharf · London
Inna
King's Cross · LondonFrom£100/60 min
Laura
Mayfair · LondonFrom£70/60 minRamana
Kingsbury · LondonJessie
Chelsea · LondonAlice
Covent Garden · LondonLaila
Clapham Junction · LondonJoanna
Earlsfield · LondonFrom£60/60 minMarcely
South Kensington · London
Fernanda
Fitzrovia · LondonTara
Mill Hill · LondonFrom£100/60 min
Sarah
Acton · LondonFrom£60/60 min
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What is a back massage?
A back massage focuses on the back, shoulders and neck — but it isn't a single technique. It's usually delivered as one of the established massage types applied to the back, and the right choice depends on whether you want relaxation or firm, targeted work on tension.
Deep tissue — for knots and chronic tension
If your back has stubborn knots or chronic tightness, a deep tissue massage focused on the back uses slow, firm pressure to release deeper muscle layers. It's the usual choice for a 'my back is really tight' problem.
Swedish — for relaxation
For a relaxing back massage rather than firm therapeutic work, a Swedish massage uses flowing strokes at a comfortable pressure. Good if you mainly want to unwind and ease general tension.
Sports — for training or injury
If your back tension is training-related, a sports massage offers targeted work around specific muscles, often with stretching. Choose this if you're active or recovering from a specific strain.
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For chronic tightness and knots, deep tissue focused on the back is the usual choice; for relaxation, Swedish; for training-related tension, sports massage. 'Back massage' itself isn't a separate technique — it's one of these applied to the back. For medical back pain, see a healthcare professional first.
Not exactly — 'back massage' describes the area, while deep tissue describes the technique. A firm back massage is usually a deep tissue massage focused on the back. For relaxation you'd choose Swedish instead.
Yes — a deep tissue massage focused on the back is commonly used for knots and chronic tension, using slow firm pressure. Tell your therapist where the tension is so they can focus the session. For pain from injury or a medical cause, check with a healthcare professional first.
It depends on why — occasional for general relaxation, or more regularly (e.g. fortnightly) if you're managing ongoing tension. Your therapist can advise based on your back and how it responds.
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