Shoulder complaints are persistent but respond well to treatment. Targeted massage loosens muscle tension and adhesions.
Shoulder complaints are one of the most common reasons people visit a massage therapist. The shoulder is a complex joint with many muscles, tendons and connective tissue working closely together. Tension in one muscle group affects the whole system — which is exactly why shoulder complaints can be so persistent.
Most shoulder complaints have a muscular cause: overuse from sport or repetitive work, poor posture at a desk or accumulated tension from stress. Prolonged computer work is a classic trigger — the shoulders are raised and the neck held forward, leading to chronic overloading of the trapezius and the muscles around the shoulder blades.
A relaxation massage focused on the shoulder area improves circulation, reduces muscle tension and helps shortened muscles to release. For deeper adhesions or myofascial tension, cupping massage is particularly effective — the cups release connective tissue in a way that is difficult to reach with hands alone.
Every treatment at Masseur Joost starts with a targeted intake: where exactly is the tension, what do you notice and how long has it been there? That shapes the massage entirely.
A session lasts 55 minutes and costs €60. The practice is at Crommelinbaan 29H in Hoofddorp, easy to reach with free parking. Book via WhatsApp or the online booking system.