Monique Obra Medical Massage
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Medical massage neck, shoulder, and back pain relief specialist. Here to help reduce muscle tension
If every massage focuses only where your shoulder hurts, this may be what’s being missed.
The spot that hurts isn’t always the whole story.
Shoulder discomfort may also be influenced by tension and restricted movement through the neck, chest, upper back, or arm.
That’s why I don’t automatically spend the entire session pressing on one painful spot.
I assess how you move, what makes the pain worse, and which surrounding tissues may need attention.
Targeted massage should feel personalized not like the same routine given to everyone.
Comment SHOULDER if reaching, dressing, or sleeping on your side has become uncomfortable.
Your mind may say ‘I’m fine’ while your shoulders tell the truth.
Stress doesn’t always begin as an emotional breakdown.
Sometimes it looks like:
👂Shoulders creeping toward your ears
😬Jaw clenching
🤕Headaches
🥱Restless sleep
😫Feeling unable to fully relax
Your body may be holding onto stress long after the stressful moment ends.
The answer isn’t always another quick distraction.
You may need a repeatable routine that helps your body recognize that it’s safe to slow down.
Comment RESET and I’ll send you my five-minute reset routine.
09/06/2026
Does your back pain have a favorite time to show up?
For some people, it starts the moment they get out of bed.
For others, it hits after sitting too long, driving, working, lifting, or trying to relax at the end of the day.
The frustrating part is not just the pain.
It is constantly adjusting how you move because you are worried one wrong bend, twist, or step will make it worse.
You should not have to plan your whole day around your back.
Let’s see where most people are feeling it:
Comment 1 if your pain is worse in the morning.
Comment 2 if sitting makes it worse.
Comment 3 if bending or lifting triggers it.
Comment 4 if it hurts most at night.
Your answer may help someone else realize they are not the only one dealing with this.
If one massage, one stretch or one new pair of shoes hasn’t fixed your pain...you haven’t failed.
Chronic back and hip pain rarely responds to one perfect solution.
Progress may come from combining targeted hands-on care with gradual movement, better recovery and tools that help you manage stress between sessions.
Follow if you are ready to decrease your back pain.
09/05/2026
Red-light therapy uses red and near-infrared wavelengths to reach the body’s tissues and support natural cellular energy. This may help:
✨ Support healthy circulation
✨ Ease temporary muscle and joint discomfort
✨ Encourage muscle recovery
✨ Reduce stiffness and tension
✨ Support the body’s natural tissue-repair process
Your session is non-invasive and relaxing. You simply rest while the light is positioned over the area that needs support—such as your neck, shoulders, back, hips, or knees.
It isn’t about covering up what your body is telling you. It’s another tool that may complement massage and support your pain-relief journey.
Curious if red-light therapy is right for you?
Comment GLOW below, and I’ll send you more information. 🔴
Your back pain may not be coming from your back alone.
Back pain can be influenced by several factors, including muscle tension, long periods of sitting, previous injuries, stress, and movement habits.
That’s why rubbing the painful spot doesn’t always create lasting change.
During a targeted session, I look at:
🔎When the pain appears
🔎Which movements aggravate it
🔎Where your body feels restricted
🔎Which surrounding muscles are overworking
Your treatment should reflect your specific pattern not a generic back-massage routine.
COMMENT below: Where do you notice your pain most: sitting, sleeping, bending, or standing?
Your mind may say ‘I’m fine’ while your shoulders tell the truth.”
Stress doesn’t always begin as an emotional breakdown.
Sometimes it looks like:
Shoulders creeping toward your ears
Jaw clenching
Headaches
Restless sleep
Feeling unable to fully relax
Your body may be holding onto stress long after the stressful moment ends.
The answer isn’t always another quick distraction. You may need a repeatable routine that helps your body recognize that it’s safe to slow down.
Comment RESET and I’ll send you my five-minute reset routine.
If pain is changing how you sleep, work, or exercise, stop calling it ‘just tightness.’”
You might be used to working around the pain but that doesn’t mean it isn’t affecting your life.
Maybe you avoid turning your neck.
You brace before bending.
You choose one sleeping position because the other side hurts.
My sessions focus on the area that hurts and the surrounding movement patterns that may be contributing to the tension.
The goal isn’t a “fluff” massage. It’s helping you move more comfortably and understand what your body needs next.
Comment RELIEF to start with a Pain Relief Assessment.
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1481 South King Street , Suite 339
Honolulu, HI
96814
Opening Hours
| Thursday | 9am - 7pm |
| Friday | 9am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 7:30am - 3pm |