Essentially U Massage

31/03/2026

Back from my break nice and refresh. Ready to take on the year
Appointments available now

29/03/2026

25/03/2026

Every now and than you need to take care of you. Getaway Melbourne 💗

23/03/2026

Just a little update for my beautiful clients 🤍

Today is my last day of appointments before I take a short break. I’ll be back and ready to go from April 1st!

If you’ve been meaning to book in, I still have limited spots available today — send me a message to grab one.

Thank you all for your continued support, I appreciate every single one of you and look forward to seeing you again soon

22/03/2026

Appointments available Monday and Tuesday
Than I’ll be on holidays till 1st April
Thankyou

22/03/2026

I have appointments available
Monday 10am xx
12pm xx
2pm
Tuesday
9.30am xx
11.30am
Than Essentially U is taking a break
Will be back Tuesday 1st April

16/03/2026

Be honest… where are you holding the most tension right now? 🤔

⬇️ Comment the number ⬇️

1️⃣ Neck
2️⃣ Shoulders
3️⃣ Lower back
4️⃣ Legs
5️⃣ Headaches
6️⃣ Stress everywhere

As a remedial therapist, these are the areas I see clients struggling with the most every week.

Your body whispers before it screams — tight muscles, headaches, poor sleep and fatigue are often signs it’s time to slow down and give your body some care.

Let me know in the comments what your body is telling

01/03/2026

Some people hear “relaxation massage” and think candles and spa music.

But here is what is actually happening:

• Heart rate slows
• Breathing deepens
• Muscle guarding decreases
• Blood pressure often drops

That is measurable physiological change.

Calming the nervous system is not a luxury. It is maintenance.

23/02/2026

My view for the day at training 💗

23/02/2026

Your Glutes Might Be Causing Your Lower Back Pain

Your glutes are the largest and strongest muscles in your body.

They’re designed to power movement — walking, lifting, climbing stairs.

But when we sit for long periods, they switch off.

When glutes don’t activate properly:
• The lower back compensates
• Hip flexors tighten
• Core stability weakens
• Pain develops

This is called “glute inhibition.”

Massage helps release the tight muscles that are pulling on your lower back — but we also need to wake the glutes back up.

Lower back pain isn’t always about the back.

Sometimes it’s about what isn’t doing its job.

Debbie
Essentially U Massage

22/02/2026

Lower Back Pain – It’s Not Always What You Think

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people book a massage — but the lower back is often the victim, not the cause.

💡 In many cases, the real issue is muscle imbalance.

When certain muscles are tight (like hip flexors and lower back muscles) and others are weak (like glutes and deep core muscles), the body compensates. Over time this creates strain through the lumbar spine.

Common contributors:
• Tight hip flexors from prolonged sitting
• Weak glutes that aren’t activating properly
• Poor core stability
• Hamstring tension
• Repetitive bending or lifting incorrectly

Then we add daily habits:
– Lifting with a rounded back
– Twisting while carrying weight
– Sitting for long periods
– Poor posture

All of this builds pressure through the lower spine.

✔️ Proper lifting technique matters:
• Bend at the hips and knees
• Keep the load close to your body
• Engage your core
• Avoid twisting while carrying

Massage helps by:
• Reducing muscle tension
• Improving circulation
• Assisting with mobility
• Allowing overworked muscles to switch off

But long-term change comes from addressing the imbalance — not just treating the pain.

If your lower back keeps flaring up, it may be time to look deeper at what your body is compensating for.

Debbie
Essentially U Massage

21/02/2026

Lower Back Pain? It Might Not Be Your Back.

Most lower back pain isn’t caused by the spine itself — it’s caused by muscle imbalance.

Tight hip flexors.
Weak glutes.
Poor core support.
Too much sitting.

Your lower back ends up doing work it shouldn’t be doing.

Massage helps relieve tension, but long-term change comes from correcting the imbalance.

If your back keeps flaring up, it may be time to look at what’s really causing it.

Debbie
Essentially U Massage