Microcentro · Buenos Aires
Deep-tension massage downtown: deep muscle relief
Release the back, neck and shoulder tension left by your routine and bad office posture. We combine deep massage, myofascial release and heat therapy to break up the most stubborn trigger points.
A session tailored to your muscle fatigue, so you move better the same day.
The office syndrome
Do you spend more than 6 hours sitting at the computer?
The downtown pace, the pressure of daily deadlines and poor ergonomics build up straight into your muscles. Do not let a knot in your back hurt your performance or your night-time rest.
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Sharp pain in the lower back or stiffness between the shoulder blades.
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Severe neck tension that limits movement by the end of the day.
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Tension headaches from built-up muscular stress.
Understand it to solve it
What is a muscle knot, really?
It is an involuntary, sustained contraction of a muscle's fibers. When you hold a static posture for a long time (typing with raised shoulders, looking at your phone with a bent neck), a chain of events fires in the tissue:
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Localized ischemia
A muscle under constant tension compresses its own vessels. As blood flow drops, less oxygen and nutrients reach the muscle cells.
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Waste build-up
Without smooth circulation, toxins and lactic acid pool in the tissue and trigger a local inflammatory response.
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Trigger points
The fibers "knot" into hypersensitive nodules that hurt to the touch and often refer pain elsewhere (like a headache from the neck).
The pain map of office work
Neck and traps
From bending the neck toward poorly placed screens. Causes dizziness, heaviness and tension headaches.
Between the shoulder blades
Fatigue from holding the arms suspended while typing or using the mouse without proper support.
Lower back
Compression from hours in non-ergonomic chairs, weakening the core stabilizing muscles.
How we work
Our 4-phase protocol
To achieve real relief without causing micro-injuries, we respect the muscle's biological timing. Every session follows the same path, adjusted to your critical areas.
- Min 1-5
Phase 1
Hands-on assessment
A brief interview and a manual scan of the critical areas to locate the nodules and assess your current range of motion.
- Min 5-15
Phase 2
Heat therapy prep
Heat over the back (warm pads or hot stones): immediate vasodilation that softens the tissue and reduces the discomfort of the deep work.
- Min 15-45/75
Phase 3
Deep decompression
Firm, progressive pressure with knuckles, forearms and fingers over the adhesions, across the fiber, to stretch the tissue and release the fascia.
- Last 5 min
Phase 4
Assisted stretching
Passive stretches guided by the therapist to re-educate the posture of the released muscle and lock in the flexibility gained.
Find your session
Which treatment do you need, based on how you feel?
A quick guide to point you in the right direction. In the session, the therapist confirms the approach by touch. You arrange prices over WhatsApp.
| If you feel | Likely diagnosis | Recommended treatment | Duration |
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| Sharp twinges when moving the neck, extreme stiffness and a headache by the end of the day. | Acute tension knot with cervical involvement from office stress. | Focused deep-tension massage + active heat therapy. | 50 min |
| A dull, constant ache across the whole back, general fatigue and trouble sleeping. | Chronic muscle overload from built-up stress and sustained poor posture. | Full-body deep-tension massage + hot stones. | 80 min |
| Muscle soreness after a hard workout or a run along the Costanera. | Fatigue from lactic acid and dynamic overexertion. | Sports massage with deep-tissue and recovery techniques. | 50 or 80 min |
After the session
How to extend the relief when you go back to the office
Hydration, first of all
Deep work releases built-up toxins into the bloodstream. Drink at least 1 liter of water in the next two hours: it helps your kidneys filter them out and prevents that next-day fatigue feeling.
3 active breaks for your desk
30-second exercises to keep your traps and neck tension-free between massages.
Upper trapezius stretch
Sitting upright, gently bring your head toward one shoulder with your hand while you lower the opposite shoulder. 20 seconds per side.
Chin tuck
Looking straight ahead, push your chin back (like making a "double chin") without tilting your head. It aligns the cervical spine and unloads the base of the skull.
Chest opener
Clasp your hands behind your back, straighten your arms and open your chest looking gently up. It reverses the hunched typing posture.
Why trust us
A health retreat in the heart of downtown
Trained therapists
Professional massage therapists and technicians with training in kinesiology, for safe and effective work.
Spotless hygiene
Single-use sheets, sterilized towels and strict disinfection of the tables between sessions.
Effortless logistics
Steps from the subway and the downtown Metrobús. You come, you relax and you get back to your day without delays.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs about the deep-tension massage
Is it normal to feel sore the day after the session?
Yes, it is completely normal: it is the post-massage soreness. Working old, rigid knots mobilizes the fibers deeply, much like an intense workout. It is temporary, eases within 24 to 48 hours and gives way to relief and muscular lightness.
What are the contraindications for this massage?
For safety, a deep-tension massage is not advised with fever, skin infections, suspected deep vein thrombosis, fractures or unhealed bone injuries, or during the first trimester of pregnancy (which requires specific prenatal massage with medical clearance). If in doubt, let us know before booking.
How often is this treatment recommended?
For office profiles under constant downtown stress, one session every 15 to 21 days is ideal for prevention and postural maintenance. For acute, severe knots that limit movement, we can set up an intensive plan of 2 sessions a week apart until the focus is cleared.
Get the knot out of your back today
You arrange the day and time over WhatsApp, in your language. Same-day sessions subject to availability.