A great masseuse is worth every penny.
My lower back hurts from a lot of time from being in the hospital and surgery.
Today was my second one and I feel like I could stand an inch taller. My muscles are apparently very tight.
It is physical labor with additional knowledge requirements.
My husband was certified in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy, which is anatomically-based and targeted to alleviate medical conditions. Worth looking for such certs. A private practice PT w/an NMT certification often works on physician referral, but, being private practice, is not bound by insurance limits of 15” per area indicated by MD.
Best referrals are word of mouth and best physician referrals come from DOs. When you find a good therapist, stick with them. They usually retire early due to the physical demand
Releasing the tense, guarded muscles is the entire goal. Often, people feel like they’ve been hit by a truck after their 1st session. It gets better after that.