Which massage should you choose for stress, pain or insomnia?
- Thomas Bellis
- Nov 4
- 4 min read
The guide to finding the treatment that truly meets your current needs.
The body speaks to us. Sometimes it whispers through persistent fatigue. Other times, it screams through sharp back pain or repeated sleepless nights. These signals are often grouped under three main ailments of our time: stress, pain and insomnia.
The good news? Wellness massage is one of the most powerful keys to addressing them. But not just any massage. A massage to relieve shoulder tension will not use the same approach as a massage to calm a restless mind.
Let's forget the technical names for a moment and focus on how you feel. In this guide, we will explore together the solution best suited to your situation. If you would like to discover all of our signature massages now, you can view them here.
Case 1: Do you suffer from STRESS, anxiety, or mental overload?
Le stress n'est pas qu'une sensation "dans la tête". Il s'inscrit dans le corps : mâchoire serrée, respiration courte, plexus solaire noué, sensation d'être constamment en alerte. Pour le désamorcer, il faut agir sur le système nerveux et l'inviter à passer en mode "pause".
Your best option: A treatment that calms the mind.
The immersive solution - Aquasens:
Hot water has a deeply reassuring and regressive effect. In a state of weightlessness, your body lets go of all resistance. It is the ideal treatment when your mind is racing, because the aquatic experience is so unique that it forces the brain to focus on the sensations present and let everything else go. It is a true reset of the nervous system.
The "switch" solution - Four-Hand Massage:
If your mind is so restless that you find it difficult to 'switch off' during a traditional massage, a four-hand massage is the radical solution. Receiving stimuli from four hands in perfect synchronisation, your brain is unable to analyse and anticipate the movements. It is forced to surrender, to let go of control. It is the ultimate experience for deep mental relaxation.
Case 2: Do you have muscle pain, knots, or physical tension?
Chronic back pain, stiffness in the trapezius muscles, post-exercise pain, tension caused by poor posture... In these cases, the need is mechanical. You need to undo the knots, release the fascia (the sheaths surrounding your muscles) and restore mobility.
Your best option: A treatment that works deep down.
The expert solution - Physio Massage:
This is the most direct and effective response to physical pain. It is not simply a relaxing massage, but targeted and precise work on areas of tension. Using techniques derived from deep tissue massage and trigger points, we seek out the source of the muscle tension in order to release it permanently. Expect an intense treatment, but above all an incredibly liberating one.
The adaptable solution - Sur Mesure Massage:
Is your back pain purely physical or is it exacerbated by stress? If the answer is "a bit of both", then the Bespoke treatment is perfect for you. We can devote part of the session to deep work on the painful areas (as in physiotherapy) and the other part to more general, relaxing techniques to calm the nervous system, which often maintains these tensions.
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Case No. 3: Do you struggle with INSOMNIA or restless sleep?
Insomnia is often a direct consequence of the first two points: a body that is too tense and/or a mind that is too full. To regain quality sleep, you need to send your body a signal of safety and absolute calm in order to promote the secretion of sleep hormones.
Your best option: A treatment that invites you to completely unwind.
The all-encompassing solution – Aquasens:
Sleep is a form of letting go. The experience in warm water beautifully prepares the body for this state. The reduction in external stimuli, the warmth, the gentle rocking... everything works together to lower the heart rate and calm brain activity, creating the ideal conditions for a good night's sleep.
The solution for overactive minds - Four-Hand Massage:
If it's the "little wheel" in your head that's keeping you awake, we return to the power of four hands. By forcing this mental "freeze frame", you break the cycle of ruminating thoughts that are the main enemy of sleep.
Le mot de la fin : Le meilleur choix est celui que l'on fait ensemble
Ready to take the first step towards your wellbeing?
You now have all the information you need to make your choice, but the best advice is still a personal consultation. Book your session today and let's work together to find the balance you deserve.
This guide provides suggestions, but each person is unique. Back pain can mask significant stress, and insomnia can be a symptom of unexpected physical tension.
If you are unsure, remember that Massage sur mesure is designed precisely for this purpose: to start with a blank slate and work together to create the treatment that will do you the most good. Never hesitate to talk to your practitioner. Our role is to listen to you and guide you.
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