Is back pain normal after using the massage chair?

Back pain after a massage is largely normal and can be caused by a variety of factors. The most common reason for this is that the body uses different muscles that it otherwise does not activate as much. However, there may be other reasons why you experience back pain after a massage chair. Some things that can be the cause are muscle infections or prolonged stress. The best way to treat back pain after a massage chair is to find out the reason and work on it.

If you find that your back pain is still bothering you or is not going away, we strongly recommend that you see a doctor and possibly pursue physical therapy methods. A physical therapist can help identify any injury problems and help treat those problems.

Back pain is not uncommon after using a massage chair - but there are ways to understand what's behind the pain and do something about it. If you have questions or need help managing back pain after using a massage chair, please consult your doctor or physical therapist for professional assistance.

A 2018 study by Jagdish Prasad et al. studied the effects of chair massage on the bases of back function and pain in patients with spinal disorders. The results of this randomized controlled trial showed that four weeks of 15-minute chair massage therapy resulted in a significant reduction in muscle tension, pain, and improved lower back function.

Another study from 2014 by Shivanand Prakash et al. examined the effectiveness of therapeutic massage sessions in conjunction with other physiotherapy interventions for chronic low back pain. The results of this randomized controlled study showed that massage had a significantly greater impact on pressure pain and functional status compared to physiotherapy alone.