Targeted treatment for lower back pain, sciatica, hip tightness and muscle spasm at Beverley Road, New Malden KT3 4AW. Back pain is one of the most common and most treatable problems seen in soft tissue therapy. 66 five-star reviews. First session £80.
Most back pain is not a back problem. It is driven by tight hip flexors, restricted upper back mobility, weak glutes or piriformis dysfunction, all of which place excess load on the lumbar spine and surrounding muscles. That is why rest, painkillers and ice rarely produce lasting results: the contributing structures are never addressed.
Sports massage targets those structures directly. Nick starts with a conversation about your symptoms, history and daily demands, followed by hands-on assessment to establish what is actually driving the problem, then treats accordingly. For deep-seated or longstanding back tension, deep tissue massage or remedial massage may be the more appropriate approach, and he can advise after the first session.
This is effective for desk workers, drivers, manual workers and active people alike, whether the pain came on suddenly or has been building for years. For South West London commuters combining a daily journey with a full day at a desk, the lumbar load is continuous and compounding, and it responds well to targeted treatment once the underlying drivers are identified.
Lumbar stiffness or sharp pain, usually caused by tight hip flexors and inhibited glutes placing excess strain on the lower back. Responds well to targeted treatment of the contributing structures.
Pain, numbness or tingling radiating into the leg, often caused by piriformis tightness or nerve tension in the surrounding tissue. See the dedicated sciatica page for the full approach.
A deep, one-sided ache in the lower back or buttock associated with pelvic imbalance and hip restriction. See hip pain and SI joint.
Prolonged sitting shortens hip flexors and switches off glutes, overloading the lower back. The most common cause of back pain in office workers and drivers.
Acute or chronic spasm in the erector spinae or quadratus lumborum, painful and limiting, and often a sign of underlying dysfunction in the surrounding muscle groups.
Repetitive lifting, twisting and physical work accumulates strain over time. Regular treatment reduces load on the lower back and prevents escalation to injury. See manual worker pain.
See all 16 conditions Nick treats.
Nick Monczakowski is a BTEC Level 5 qualified sports massage therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience, including four years treating complex and chronic musculoskeletal cases alongside chiropractors at Ewell Chiropractic. Back pain is the single most common presentation at the practice.
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"Have been going to Nick for a few months and he has really helped me with the problems I have with my back, shoulders and legs. After sitting in a typist's chair for seventeen years I was struggling with pain and aching joints."
AlisonLong-term client · Google Review"Very professional, knowledgeable and attentive. Nick took an interest in finding the cause of my shoulder and neck pain (experienced for more than 10 years) and worked on an old spasm in my lower back that no other therapist had been interested in."
AlexandraClient · Google Review"I work manual labour for 9 hours a day and my back was in so much pain. After a 1-hour session there was a huge improvement in my back pain and hip mobility. I can ride my motorcycle without my hips feeling like they are going to burst and my back feels like it has been replaced with a new one."
JohnManual worker · Google ReviewRead all 66 reviews on the reviews page.
For most types of back pain, yes, and it is beneficial from the outset. Muscle tension, stiffness and chronic lower back pain all respond well. If you have acute nerve symptoms such as sharp pain shooting into the leg, numbness or tingling, a recently diagnosed disc prolapse, or any loss of bowel or bladder control, seek medical assessment first. If in doubt, WhatsApp Nick to describe your symptoms before booking.
Because rest reduces the inflammation but does nothing to change the muscle imbalances or movement patterns that caused it, so the pain returns when you do. Lasting results come from treating what is loading the back, most often the hips, glutes and hip flexors, rather than the site of pain itself.
For an acute episode, 2 to 3 sessions close together usually produces fast relief. For chronic or recurring back pain, allow 4 to 6 sessions to address the underlying pattern. You will get an honest recommendation after the first session.
For most presentations, gentle movement beats complete rest. Prolonged rest tends to stiffen the surrounding muscles and slow recovery. The aim is to keep moving within comfortable limits while treatment addresses the drivers, and Nick will give you specific guidance for your situation.
Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes. The 90-minute session is recommended for new clients and anyone with multiple areas of tension. Pricing is £100 for 60 minutes and £150 for 90 minutes, with new clients getting a first session at £80. Packages bring the per-session rate down for regular treatment. Full details on the rates page.
WhatsApp or call Nick directly on 07517 335358. Most people hear back within the hour. You can also book online through Treatwell if that is more convenient.
First session £80 (usually £100): assessment and treatment in the same appointment at Beverley Road, New Malden KT3 4AW.