Neck and Shoulder Tension You Carry Every Single Day?
Targeted massage releases the chronic muscle contraction behind neck pain, shoulder stiffness, and tension headaches.
Same-week appointments often available
Neck & Shoulder Tension
Does this sound like you?
If you recognize yourself in this list, massage therapy may help — your therapist will tailor each session to what you need.
Book a session- Chronic tightness in the neck, traps, or upper shoulders.
- Stiffness that limits how far you can turn your head.
- Tension that builds through the day, especially with screen use.
- Headaches that originate in the neck or base of the skull.
- Soreness that worsens with stress.
About Neck & Shoulder Tension
What you should know
The neck and shoulder region is one of the most chronically overloaded areas of the body in modern life. Poor posture, screen use, stress, and repetitive movement all create layered tension in the trapezius, levator scapulae, scalenes, and suboccipital muscles. Over time, this tension restricts cervical range of motion, compresses nerves, and triggers headache patterns. Massage is one of the most effective direct interventions for releasing this kind of deep, chronic muscle contraction.
Our approach
How Massage Addresses Neck and Shoulder Tension
Our therapists work systematically through the cervical and upper thoracic region, targeting the specific muscles contributing to your pattern of tension. Techniques include deep tissue work through the trapezius, levator scapulae, and rhomboids, trigger point release for specific knots that refer pain into the head, neck, or arm, suboccipital release for tension headache patterns, and myofascial techniques for the fascia connecting the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Many patients experience immediate improvement in range of motion after a single session. Regular care produces compounding results, particularly when combined with posture correction.
Massage for neck and shoulder tension may be appropriate if you have chronic stiffness or restricted range of motion in the neck, tension headaches that originate in the upper cervical region, daily or recurring neck and shoulder pain from desk work, driving, or device use, or pain that worsens with stress. Massage is self-pay (not billed to insurance). Book a session online.
Other conditions we treat with massage therapy
- Back Pain & Muscle Tension
- Headaches from Tension
- Pregnancy & Prenatal Massage
- Sports Recovery & Overuse Injuries
- Stress & Anxiety Relief
What patients say
Real people, real recoveries
“I was impressed with the compassion and professionalism today. I really appreciated the sense of humor that helps to relax.”
“Every chiropractor and massage therapist I’ve seen here has been exceptional!”
“I couldn’t recommend Chiropractic Remedy more. In fact I have recommended it to many of my friends.”
Let Go of the Tension You’ve Been Holding for Years.
Chiropractic Remedy’s massage team in Burbank, CA treats neck and shoulder tension with a clinical, targeted approach. Call (747) 245-5421 or book your session online.
Mon – Thu 8am – 7pm · Friday 8am – 4pm · Saturday 9am – 2pm
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