Thera Bodywork and Massage

⏰ Massage Reminder! 💆✨

You've been taking care of everyone else...
When was the last time you took care of yourself? 💜

Stress. Tight muscles. Long workdays.
It's time to slow down and give your body the care it deserves. 🌿

❤️ Professional Massage
💆 Relaxation • Remedial • Deep Tissue
📍 St Lucia, Brisbane
📞 0451 843 956

✨ Relax your body.
✨ Clear your mind.
✨ Feel like yourself again.

📅 Book your appointment today!
Your future self will thank you. 💖

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Relax Massage — Your Calm Starts Here ✨
Melt away stress with our gentle, flowing Relax Massage tailored to you. 🌿
Soothe tight muscles, quiet the mind, sleep deeper, and feel renewed. 😌
Aromatherapy, warm ambience, and caring therapists for total comfort. 🌸
Why it’s good for you:
Reduces stress and anxiety
Eases muscle tension and stiffness
Improves sleep and circulation
Lifts mood and mental clarity
Supports overall wellbeing ❤️
Enjoy 20% If book with Bie Aimi Mel and Tylor off your first visit this July . Book in seconds — feel the difference. 📅
Call to action: 📞 Call/Text: 0451 843 956
🌐 Book online: therabm.com
📍 Thera Bodywork & Massage — St Lucia (next to Domino’s)
🕘 Open: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm · Sat 10am–7pm · Sun 10am–6pm
Brand sign-off: Thera Bodywork & Massage — Breathe in calm, breathe out stress. 🌬️

Relaxation Massage + FREE Hot Stone

Feel your stress melt away with soothing, full‑body relaxation and the comforting warmth of hot stones. The heat releases deep muscle tension, boosts circulation, and calms your nervous system so you leave lighter, looser, and deeply refreshed. ✨💆‍♀️
✅ Benefits you’ll feel
🧘‍♀️ Reduces stress and anxiety — gentle, flowing strokes that reset your body and mind
💪 Eases tight shoulders and back — warmth from the stones softens stubborn knots
🩸 Boosts circulation — support recovery and a healthy glow
😴 Better sleep — unwind deeply and drift off easier
🧠 Nervous system calm — shift out of “fight‑or‑flight” into full‑body ease
💼 Everyday wellbeing — perfect for desk fatigue and mental reset days
🌟 Welcome Aimi, Biw & Mel — 20% OFF Intro Prices
🌿 Relaxation Massage: 20% OFF with Aimi, Biw, or Mel
💪 Deep Tissue Massage: 20% OFF with Biw or Mel
Limited time to experience our talented new therapists at a special rate!
📍 Thera Bodywork & Massage — St Lucia (next to Domino’s)
🕘 Open: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm · Sat 10am–7pm · Sun 10am–6pm
📞 Book now: 0451 843 956 ·
📗 https://www.therabm.com
🎁 Same‑day slots when available · Gift vouchers available
💙 Book your spot today — your body will thank you.

🎯 Lumbar Trigger Points Every Massage Therapist Should Know

Low back pain is one of the most common complaints we see. The lumbar region (lower back) supports your body weight and works closely with the hips, pelvis, and legs, making it easy for muscles to become tight and develop trigger points.

💬 Clients often say:
• "I have pain on one side of my lower back."
• "It feels like a deep pulling pain."
• "My back aches after standing for a long time."
• "I feel stiff when I stand up from a chair."
• "The pain spreads into my buttock."

Several muscles may be involved:

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1️⃣ Quadratus Lumborum (QL) ⭐

The most common muscle associated with lower back trigger points.

📍 Location:
• Along the side of the lower spine
• Connects the pelvis (iliac crest) to the 12th rib and lumbar vertebrae (L1–L4)

✅ Function:
• Supports the lower back
• Helps bend the body sideways
• Stabilizes the pelvis

🎯 Trigger Point Symptoms:
➡️ One-sided low back pain
➡️ Pain referring into the buttock
➡️ Deep ache in the back of the hip
➡️ Sometimes pain around the lower ribs

⚠️ Common Causes:
• Sitting with poor posture
• Standing with weight on one leg
• Heavy lifting
• Prolonged standing or walking

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2️⃣ Erector Spinae

These long muscles run along both sides of the spine.

✅ Function:
• Keeps you standing upright
• Helps you bend forward and backward
• Supports the spine

🎯 Trigger Point Symptoms:
➡️ Tight, aching lower back
➡️ Stiffness
➡️ Pain after standing or walking for long periods

👤 Common in:
• People who stand all day
• Heavy lifters
• Office workers who sit for long hours

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3️⃣ Multifidus

A deep muscle located close to the spine.

✅ Function:
• Stabilizes the spine
• Controls small spinal movements

🎯 Trigger Point Symptoms:
➡️ Deep pain near the spine
➡️ Feeling that the back is weak or unstable
➡️ Pain when twisting or leaning backward

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4️⃣ Gluteus Medius 🍑

Although it's a hip muscle, it plays an important role in lower back pain.

📍 Location:
Side of the hip

✅ Function:
• Keeps the pelvis level while walking
• Improves balance and stability

🎯 Trigger Point Symptoms:
➡️ Pain on the side of the hip
➡️ Pain referring into the lower back
➡️ Discomfort when standing on one leg

💡 If the Gluteus Medius is weak:
➡️ The QL works harder
➡️ This often leads to tightness and pain in the lower back

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5️⃣ Psoas Major

A deep muscle connecting the lower spine to the hip.

✅ Function:
• Flexes the hip
• Helps maintain posture

🎯 When Tight:
➡️ Pulls on the lower back
➡️ Causes tightness at the front of the lower back
➡️ May increase the arch of the lumbar spine

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🔗 Why Do Lumbar Trigger Points Develop?

Common causes include:

❌ Sitting for long periods
❌ Poor posture
❌ Incorrect lifting technique
❌ Weak hip muscles
❌ Repetitive one-sided movements
❌ Lack of rest and recovery

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💆 Tips for Massage Therapists

When treating low back pain, don't focus only on where it hurts.

Always assess:
🦴 Lumbar spine
💪 Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
💪 Erector Spinae
💪 Multifidus
🍑 Gluteal muscles
🦵 Hamstrings

✨ Lower back pain is often caused by muscle imbalance, not just one tight muscle.

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⚠️ Safety First

The lower back contains important nerves and spinal structures.

Always:
✅ Apply appropriate pressure
✅ Avoid pressing directly on the spine
✅ Refer for medical assessment if the client has numbness, muscle weakness, or pain radiating down the legThis version is written in natural, easy-to-understand English while still being professional enough for massage therapists, clinic education, or social media posts.

Stop settling for ordinary massages. ✨

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St Lucia

Looking for more than just relaxation?
At our clinic, you will be cared for by qualified massage therapists who know how to relieve pain, reduce tension, and support recovery with specialized techniques that truly make a difference. 💆‍♀️🌿

Our therapists are trained at an Australian accredited institution, so you can feel confident knowing you are in professional hands.
🎓 And with HICAPS available, claiming is simple, fast, and hassle-free. ✅

If you are ready to feel better, move better, and experience real results, book your appointment today. 💚

📍 Next to Domino's, St Lucia
📞 Call/Text: 0451 843 956
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www.therabm.com

🔥 Burning Pain Between Your Shoulder Blades? It Might Not Be Just Muscle Tension. 🔥

Do you often feel a stubborn ache, burning sensation, or tightness between your shoulder blades? 😣

Many people assume it's simply a "muscle knot," but the truth is that pain in this area can sometimes be linked to irritated nerves originating from the neck.

Your neck, upper back, and shoulders work together as one connected system. When nerves become irritated due to poor posture, prolonged desk work, stress, or repetitive movements, the surrounding muscles may tighten to protect the area—leading to discomfort, stiffness, and that familiar burning sensation between the shoulder blades.

💡 Common muscles involved include: • Levator Scapulae
• Rhomboids
• Trapezius
• Deep Scapular Stabilizers

⚠️ You may benefit from assessment if you experience: ✔ Burning pain between the shoulder blades
✔ Neck stiffness or reduced movement
✔ Pain that spreads into the shoulder or arm
✔ Headaches associated with neck tension
✔ Symptoms that worsen after sitting at a desk or looking down at your phone

🌿 At Thera Bodywork & Massage, we focus on identifying the source of your discomfort rather than simply treating the symptoms. Through Remedial Massage, targeted soft tissue techniques, postural assessment, and personalized treatment plans, we help reduce tension, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery.

✨ Don't ignore persistent upper back and neck pain. Early treatment can help prevent ongoing tension and discomfort from becoming a chronic problem.

📍 Thera Bodywork & Massage – St Lucia
📞 0451 843 956
🌐 www.therabm.com

Have you ever experienced a burning sensation between your shoulder blades? Tell us where you carry your stress most often—your neck, shoulders, or upper back? 👇