Chronic Low Back Pain
The most common complaint — and often the most stubborn.
- Muscle guarding and spasms
- Lumbar stiffness
- Sacroiliac (SI joint) dysfunction
- QL and erector spinae tightness
- Pain with prolonged sitting, standing, or walking
What we work on
The pain we help people get out from under.
A lot of Beth's clients are veterans — bodies worn down by heavy packs, body armor, and years of repetitive strain. If you see what hurts on this list, text her and say so. Board-certified, one-on-one, no rushing.
These are the problems Beth works with most. Bodywork is not a substitute for medical care, but for chronic tension, old injuries, and the aches that come with a hard-used body, the right hands-on work can bring real, lasting relief.
Neck Pain (Cervicalgia)
Often driven by posture, old gear, and repetitive strain.
- Limited range of motion
- Upper trapezius and levator scapulae tension
- Forward head posture
- Pain from prolonged gear use or repetitive strain
Shoulder Pain
From wear-and-tear to post-surgical recovery.
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Shoulder impingement
- Scar tissue following surgery
- Reduced mobility and chronic muscle tension
Headaches
Many headaches start in the muscles of the neck and skull base.
- Tension headaches
- Cervicogenic (neck-driven) headaches
- Tension in the suboccipitals, scalenes, SCM, and upper traps
Thoracic Pain
The stiffness that sits between the shoulder blades.
- Mid-back tightness
- Rhomboid pain
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Restricted rib mobility
Hip and Glute Pain
Deep tension that can refer pain down the leg.
- Piriformis syndrome
- Gluteal trigger points
- IT band tightness
- Pain referring into the leg
Sciatica
When tight muscle compresses and irritates the nerve.
- Radiating pain
- Numbness or tingling
- Muscle compression contributing to nerve irritation
Generalized Muscle Tightness
The cumulative toll of a physically demanding career.
- From years of heavy packs, body armor, and repetitive demands
- Decreased flexibility
- Chronic, full-body stiffness
Stress and Anxiety
Massage may promote relaxation and reduce perceived stress.
- Increased muscle tension
- Elevated nervous system activity
- Difficulty relaxing and winding down
Sleep Difficulties
When a wound-up body will not let you rest.
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Tension that keeps the body on alert
- Restlessness from pain or stress
- Massage can support deeper, more restful sleep
Book your session
See what hurts on this list?
Text (801) 668-2876 and just say what is going on — or book online in a couple of minutes. Veterans always welcome.