Pain We Treat
Back Pain
Melbourne Muscular Therapies
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we treat — and one of the most mismanaged. Whether your pain comes from prolonged desk work, sporting injuries, or acute muscle pulls, our technique targets the lumbar spine and surrounding tissues at the source.
Our approach involves slow, deep penetrating strokes directly at the cause of the problem, to unravel and realign any knotted or dysfunctional tissues. We follow a 'clean first, build second' methodology: first removing dysfunction and pain to restore mobility, then building resilience through specialised barefoot strength and conditioning programs.
We're particularly effective for people who have reached the end of their tether after exhausting other treatments — those struggling with chronic back pain, difficulty bending, gym-related injuries, or lost mobility.
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Our Back Pain Results
“When I first started, I was struggling with ongoing knee and lower back issues. Within a relatively short time, I noticed a significant improvement... my back and knee problems became largely insignificant within about six months of first seeing Marcus.”
“THE BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST I’VE FOUND IN MELBOURNE FOR CHRONIC NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN! ... He is incredibly methodical, technical and precise... I was initially nervous about booking with a male massage therapist because I had previously had experiences where I didn’t feel completely comfortable. Jonah was the complete opposite. He was exceptionally respectful, professional and attentive throughout the entire session, and I felt completely comfortable and safe.”
“I cannot recommend Cam enough. Read the full paragraph I’m gonna write. Since 2020, I have been dealing with persistent and ever worsening back and hip pain with no rhyme or reason that anyone could seem to fix. Cam was my 8th opinion, following seeing 5 physio and 2 osteos with only 1 one of them getting close to Cam. When I say Cam has improved my quality of life immensely it is not an understatement. He listened, he didn’t feed me bullshit or give exercises with no logical reasoning, he actually took the time to get it right. The end of last year I couldn’t even do a Deadbug I was in that much pain. Then following the 2 opinions I saw before Cam, one of whom told me I need hip surgery (which he was wrong), by the time I got to Cam I was so deflated. The fact that now I’m squatting, deadlifting, walking incline on the treadmill and actually not waking up in pain, I’m so unbelievably grateful to Cam. So if you’re unsure about booking in, take this as your sign to do it”
“I have been seeing Oana at Melbourne Muscular Therapies for several months now and she has worked wonders for my daily pain and stiffness in my neck, shoulders, back and knees! Would not hesitate to recommend her and the MMT team to anyone needing great release work.”
“I have been dealing with lower back pain for ages and had tried multiple places with no real results, but Jordan was the first person to actually help fix the issue.”
“I have been seeing Vanessa for years in relation to my back, neck & headache issues. She has helped me enormously with her treatments. She is extremely knowledgeable & attentive to my issues and goes above & beyond with every treatment.”
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Common Questions
FAQ's
Causes include prolonged desk work, gym injuries, or falls. Your practitioner will assess your history, posture, and movement before treatment to identify the root cause.
General movement is recommended over rest. A lacrosse ball applied directly to the pain point provides immediate relief — it also works well on the glutes and hips. Follow up with guided barefoot strengthening.
Heat is preferred — it increases blood flow and accelerates the body's healing process. Cold showers boost vitality, but direct ice on the painful area is rarely recommended for chronic back issues.
The combination of Deep Tissue Fascial Massage and Barefoot Strength Training is the most effective approach for eliminating lower back pain and keeping it away long-term.
Duration varies by individual — presenting complaints, history, and commitment to recommended lifestyle changes. Some clients experience significant relief in one session; others benefit from ongoing treatment over several months.