My Lower Back Is Sore. What Massage Should I Get?

There’s nothing quite like that ugh, I overdid it again moment when your lower back tightens up after sitting too long, moving heavy boxes, or convincing yourself you’re still 22 at the gym. Soreness in the low back is super common—and super annoying—but knowing the right kind of massage can make all the difference in how you bounce back.

First, What’s Actually Happening Back There?

Your lower back is basically the crossroads of your whole body. It holds tension from your posture, your workouts, your sleep setup, even your stress (hello, emotional baggage!). When it gets sore, it’s usually because your muscles are overworked, under-stretched, or both.

And while it’s tempting to ignore it or “walk it off,” that tightness is your body asking for a little help. Not punishment. Not pushing through. Just… help.

The Massage Session That Works With You (Not Against You)

At Aescape, we’re big on making massages feel personal. Our massage experience lets you target areas like your lower back and glutes—where so much tension hides out. You control things like pressure, music, and even focus zones right from a touchscreen, which means your massage meets you exactly where you're at. Sore but still want to chill? You got it.

If lower back relief is the goal, we typically recommend a 30 min Low Back & Glutes Focused Relief or 15 min Low Back & Glutes Express Relief session. Both use calming, lengthening strokes and deep compressions to ease that stiffness and help you feel more supported again.

Bonus? You never have to explain “where it hurts” or awkwardly point to your hip while lying facedown. Everything’s tailored to your body’s needs from the moment your session starts.

When Soreness Isn’t Just From Sitting Weird

Sometimes soreness sneaks in post-workout—especially leg days, deadlifts, or your first time back after a long break. That doesn’t mean you did something wrong. In fact, a little tightness is totally normal. But recovery is where the real gains live. Massage helps ease tension, promote calm, and get you back to feeling balanced.

That’s why we always say: the magic isn’t in the soreness—it’s in the recovery.

Want to read more about how massage supports your wellness routine? Check out this breakdown on why your workout might be missing one crucial step.

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