relief for a stiff back
Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
Neck & back · from 30 min · near Old Town Square
4.9 · 2,355 reviews · Travellers’ Choice 2026
Knots between your shoulder blades let go and the day’s weight lifts off your neck. A few steps from Old Town Square.
4.9 from 2,355 Google reviews Travellers’ Choice 2026 on TripadvisorFree cancellation up to 24 h ahead · or pay at the salon
Targeted back, neck and shoulder massage for stiffness from desk work
Knots between your shoulder blades let go and the day’s weight lifts off your neck.
Hours at a monitor, behind the wheel or with your head bent over a phone leave their mark on your neck, shoulders and upper back. The trapezius stiffens, hard knots settle between the shoulder blades and a dull tension radiates up into your head. This massage goes exactly where that tension builds up day after day, which is why it brings relief faster than a full-body massage.
With targeted pressure, kneading and trigger-point work, the therapist loosens the hardened spots and releases the overloaded trapezius. She uses argan oil directly on the skin; you only take off the clothes on your upper body. In our salon a few steps from Old Town Square, you are in the hands of certified therapists from Southeast Asia, trained at renowned schools there.
What you take home
- Warmth for stiff shouldersOn the heated table, under warm hands, the overloaded trapezius lets go and your neck relaxes.
- A quieter mindWhen a stiff neck lets go, the hours at the monitor stay outside the door and you leave calmer.
- Relief between the shoulder bladesHard knots between your shoulder blades ease under targeted pressure and your back can finally breathe.
- Fits into a lunch breakYour neck and shoulders loosen in just 30 minutes; finish your tea and head back to your desk refreshed, with lighter shoulders.
How it works at ESCAPE
- Tell us where it hurtsAt reception we welcome you with a drink that changes colour in front of you. Show us where you feel the most tension: between the shoulder blades, in your neck or across your shoulders. There is no need to undress fully; you only take off the clothes on your upper body.
- Targeted work on back, neck and shouldersThe therapist concentrates on the most overloaded spots. With kneading, trigger-point pressure and gentle stretching she eases the stiffness in your back, neck and shoulders. You decide how firm: just say, and she presses deeper or eases off.
- A cup of tea to finishRest for a while over a cup of warm aromatic tea. You are welcome to take a shower if you like.
Please arrive 15 minutes early, so you can start without rushing. For a full-body release, choose the Traditional Thai Massage.
the story behind it
Origins and tradition
Thai massage shops often list neck and shoulder massage as an item of its own: nuat kho ba lai. Kho is the neck, lang the back, and Thai has two words for the shoulder, ba and lai. One muscle, the trapezius, links the base of the skull, neck, shoulders and shoulder blades, named after the Greek trapezion, ‘little table’, for the four-sided shape both sides form. At ESCAPE your therapist works it with argan oil, from neck to shoulder blades.
What guests wrote after their massage
“Very peacefully and fantastic massage after walking many hours in Prague. … The place is clean, calm and peaceful.”
“…the place is so zen like that the moment you cross the door you start to relax, by the time you get to the counter (5 steps later) you are fully relaxed.”
Jeiffret A.“…I would highly recommend ESCAPE Thai Massage to anyone visiting Prague. It was also very good value for money and the facilities were also so nice and relaxing.”
Jonathan C.
Excerpts from our guests’ Google reviews.
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an end to stiff shoulders
Relief exactly where you need it most
Soft candlelight, your head resting on your folded hands, and warm hands on the shoulders that carried a whole day at the computer. The tension lets go touch by touch, your shoulders drop away from your ears and your head lifts more easily than before.
Book 90 min · 2,390 CZKFree cancellation up to 24 h ahead · or pay at the salon
Your questions about the back, neck and shoulder massage
How long a massage do I need?
In 30 minutes the therapist works through your back, neck and shoulders, focusing on the main tight spots; in 60, in more detail. In 90 minutes everything goes slower, without rushing, and stiff muscles have time to let go deep down.
Will it help headaches that start in the neck?
We can’t promise that. The therapist gently releases a stiff neck and trapezius, where the tension from sitting holds on hardest. Massage is relief, not treatment: with frequent or severe headaches, please see a doctor. More in our article Massage for headaches.
Will it help back pain from sitting at a computer?
It doesn’t treat pain, but it is made exactly for backs stiff from sitting. It concentrates on the neck, shoulders and upper back, where tension from sitting builds up most, and lets the stiff trapezius loosen. If your back is overloaded from training instead, choose the Sports Massage. Our article Massage for back pain explains when back pain is a matter for a doctor.
Do you use oil?
Yes, argan oil directly on the skin. You only take off the clothes on your upper body and lie face down, and briefly on your back if your neck and shoulders need it.
How often should I have the massage?
With a desk job, once every one to two weeks is ideal, before the tension in your neck and shoulders has time to build up again.
How is it different from the Anti-Stress Massage?
This massage is usually given face down and covers the back, neck, shoulders and the muscles around the shoulder blades. The Anti-Stress Massage works on the head, face, neck, shoulders and upper chest while you lie on your back, and adds the back only at 60 and 90 minutes.
How much does a back, neck and shoulder massage cost in Prague?
At the ESCAPE salon in Prague 1, a back, neck and shoulder massage costs 1,390 CZK for 30 minutes, 1,890 CZK for 60 minutes and 2,390 CZK for 90 minutes. Argan oil, a welcome drink and warm tea after the massage are included. You’ll find all our other massages in the price list.
How do I book and which lengths do you offer?
We offer 30, 60 and 90 minutes. The quickest way to book is online, where you choose the length and an available time. You can also call +420 734 331 444 or message us on WhatsApp. You can walk in without a booking if we have a free slot, but we are usually fully booked.
How can I pay?
Online when you book (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay), or later at the salon by card or in cash (CZK or EUR). You can also pay with a gift voucher. Cash is 4% cheaper: the card fee we save goes to you.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, cancelling or changing your booking is free up to 24 hours ahead. Just call +420 734 331 444, message us on WhatsApp or email info@escapemassage.cz. We charge no fee for later cancellations; we only ask you to let us know in time.
Where in Prague can I get a back, neck and shoulder massage?
You’ll find the ESCAPE salon a few steps from Old Town Square, at Elišky Krásnohorské 133/11, 110 00 Prague 1 (Josefov). The nearest metro station is Staroměstská (line A). We are open daily 10:00–22:00; please arrive 15 minutes early.
Can I give a back, neck and shoulder massage as a gift?
Yes. Buy a voucher for this massage, or credit of 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 or 25,000 CZK (from 5,000 CZK with 5–15% off). The PDF arrives by email right after payment. A printed voucher in an elegant gift envelope can be collected at the salon, or a courier brings it to you anywhere in the Czech Republic, usually within 2 working days, so you can hand it over in person. Valid for 12 months.
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Back, neck and shoulder massage as a gift
For anyone who sits at a computer all day and rubs a stiff neck every evening. All they have to do is choose a date.
Gift this massage · from 1,390 CZKPDF by email right after payment · printed in an elegant gift envelope, at the salon or by courier anywhere in the Czech Republic · valid for 12 months
Not sure which massage to choose? Give credit from 2,000 CZK, with up to 15% off higher amounts.
Would another massage suit you better?
A different touch, the same ritual.
Anti-Stress Massage
Is it mostly stress that keeps you tense? 30–90 min from 1,190 CZK
Sports Massage
Does your back ache more after training? 60–120 min from 1,990 CZK
Thai Oil Massage
Want a gentler massage with oil? 60–120 min from 1,790 CZK
Traditional Thai Massage
Want a stretch for your whole body? 60–120 min from 1,690 CZK