What is a back, neck and shoulder massage?
A back, neck and shoulder massage is a focused treatment on the upper body, where tension from desks, phones, driving and stress tends to collect. At Mind & Body Thai Spa in Edinburgh it can be as short as 30 minutes for £30, with longer sessions giving more time on the lower back and shoulder blades.
- 30 min £30, 60 min £60, 90 min £90, 120 min £120
- Targets the neck, shoulders and upper and lower back
- Our shortest option: ideal for a lunch break
- Pressure from relaxing to firm
- Near Haymarket, the Exchange and the West End offices
Why the neck and shoulders?
Hours at a laptop, looking down at a phone, carrying a bag on one side, driving, or simply being stressed: all of it tends to settle across the top of the shoulders and up into the neck. With so many small muscles and soft tissues in this area, it pays to give it focused attention rather than a quick pass during a full body treatment.
This massage concentrates on the upper body. We work across the shoulder blades, along the spine and up into the base of the skull, using a mix of kneading, slow pressure and long strokes.
Which length should I choose?
- 30 minutes (£30): neck and shoulders, perfect on a lunch break from the Exchange or Haymarket offices.
- 60 minutes (£60): the whole back, shoulders and neck, with time on your tightest spots.
- 90 to 120 minutes: unhurried upper body work, and room to add arms or scalp.
Really stubborn knots? Ask for firmer pressure, or book a full deep tissue massage. Tight shoulders and stiff hips? A Thai combination massage adds stretching.
Small habits that help between visits
- Raise your screen so the top of it sits at eye level.
- Roll your shoulders back and down a few times every hour.
- Switch the shoulder you carry your bag on.
- Book a short session regularly rather than waiting until it really aches.
What happens during your back, neck & shoulder massage
- Tell us where it feels tightest and how firm you like the pressure.
- You lie face down, covered, with the back and shoulders uncovered.
- Warm oil strokes loosen the whole back before focused work on the shoulders and neck.
- Slow pressure along the shoulder blades and the base of the skull.
- A few gentle closing strokes, and you are back out in under an hour if you chose 30 minutes.
Who it suits
- Office workers in the Exchange, Haymarket and West End
- Students and anyone working long hours at a laptop
- Drivers and frequent travellers
- Anyone short on time who still wants proper relief
Why guests choose Mind & Body Thai Spa
- Over 12 years in Edinburgh, with regulars who come back time and again
- Rated 4.8 on Google and a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice winner for five years
- Two private single rooms and a double room for couples
- Unhurried treatments, with pressure always agreed with you first
Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage in Edinburgh: your questions answered
Can I book a 30 minute massage in Edinburgh?
Yes. Our Neck, Back and Shoulder Massage and our Thai Foot Massage are both available as 30-minute sessions for £30. Thirty minutes is enough for focused work on the neck and shoulders.
How much is a back massage in Edinburgh?
At Mind & Body Thai Spa a back, neck and shoulder massage costs £30 for 30 minutes, £60 for 60 minutes, £90 for 90 minutes or £120 for 120 minutes. We are at 244 Morrison Street, near Haymarket station.
Is a back massage good for a stiff neck?
Many guests with a stiff neck from desk work tell us they feel looser after a back, neck and shoulder massage. If your neck pain follows an injury or comes with numbness or headaches, please see your GP or a physiotherapist first.
Do I need to undress for a back and shoulder massage?
Only from the waist up, and you are covered with a towel throughout. Only your back and shoulders are uncovered while we work.
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Find us near Haymarket
Mind & Body Thai Spa is at 244 Morrison Street in Edinburgh's West End, a short walk from Haymarket railway station and tram stop, and around 15 minutes on foot from Princes Street and the castle. Buses along Dalry Road, Morrison Street and Haymarket Terrace stop close by.
- Address244 Morrison Street
Edinburgh EH3 8DT - Opening hoursMon–Sat 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm - Getting hereHaymarket station & tram stop, a short walk