# Therapeutic massage - Web page: https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/massage/therapeutic-massage/ - Category: [Massage](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/massage.md) - Price: €40.00 - Duration: 50 min - Area: full body - Pressure: medium to firm - Sessions: 4–8 massages - Packages: - Full-body massage: 5 sessions + 1 free, €190.00 (€31.67 per session, you save €50.00 (20%)); 10 sessions + 1 free, €330.00 (€30.00 per session, you save €110.00 (25%)). Deep tissue, therapeutic or relaxing massage, 50 min. Valid for 3 months from your first visit. If you don't come within 1 month of purchase, the period starts 1 month after purchase. - Address: 10 Popovo Street, Lozenets, Sofia, 1409 - Opening hours: Mon - Fri | 9:00 - 19:00 - Phone: +359 886 750 462 - WhatsApp: +359 886 750 462 - Viber: +359 886 750 462 - Book online: https://superdoc.bg/lekar/kaloyan-zarkov - Booking page: https://kainezitherapy.com/en/appointments/ Therapeutic massage in Sofia by a kinesitherapist: full body, with extra time on the areas that hurt, such as the back, lower back, neck or shoulders. ![Therapeutic massage between the shoulder blades](https://kainezitherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lecheben-masage-1-1024x765.webp) Therapeutic massage in Sofia is a full-body massage aimed at one specific problem, most often pain in the back, lower back or neck. What sets it apart from an ordinary massage is that Kaloyan Zarkov is a kinesitherapist (physiotherapist). He first works out where the pain comes from, then massages in a way that targets it. Therapeutic massage for the back and neck is one of the most common reasons people come to the practice. ## What to expect Before the massage, Kaloyan asks what hurts, how long it has been hurting and which movements make it worse. If needed, he also checks how you move. The massage is on a treatment table, with oil, and you undress to your underwear. Kaloyan massages the whole body but spends more time on the problem areas. He uses classic techniques: stroking, rubbing, kneading and vibration. On tight spots he holds pressure on the painful points in the muscle (trigger points) and adds a gentle stretch. The pressure is medium to firm, depending on the problem and how you feel. Afterwards your muscles are usually more relaxed and movement feels freer. Sometimes an area that was very tight is a little tender the next day. For back pain, a series of 4 to 8 massages usually helps. If the pain keeps coming back, Kaloyan will also suggest exercises or kinesitherapy (exercise and manual therapy). ## What it helps with - Back and lower back pain from tense muscles - A stiff neck and shoulder pain - Headaches that start in the neck - Muscle spasms and “seizing up” - Stiff joints from wear (osteoarthritis) - Muscles that stay tight after an injury that has already healed ## Who is this massage for? - You have a specific pain and want the massage aimed at it. - Your pain is muscular, with no numbness or weakness. - Massage helps you, but you want it done by someone who understands where the problem comes from. ## When it isn’t suitable - With severe pain and numbness or weakness in the leg or arm. You need an examination first, and often kinesitherapy rather than massage. - With a fever, a cold or a skin infection. - With thrombosis or varicose veins in the area. - After a recent injury with swelling or bruising in the area. - If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure or cancer, talk to your doctor first. ## Conditions it helps with - [Lower back pain](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/back/low-back-pain/) - [Neck pain](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/neck/neck-pain/) - [Pain between the shoulder blades](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/back/upper-back-pain/) ## Packages for therapeutic massage Pay for several sessions at once: you get a free session and a lower price for every session. ### Full-body massage Deep tissue, therapeutic or relaxing massage, 50 min. - 5 sessions + 1 free · €190.00 · €31.67 per session · **you save €50.00 (20%)** - 10 sessions + 1 free · €330.00 · €30.00 per session · **you save €110.00 (25%)** You can buy a package at any time at the practice or when you [contact us](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/contact-us/). Term: 3 months from the first visit · Start: within 1 month of purchase · Personal · [Full package terms](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/terms-and-conditions/#packages) Performed by ## Kaloyan Zarkov, kinesitherapist - Kinesitherapy degree, NSA “Vassil Levski” - 10+ years of practice [About us](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/about/) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the difference between therapeutic and relaxing massage? Therapeutic massage is aimed at a specific problem, such as lower back pain, and the pressure is firmer where it is needed. Relaxing massage is lighter and even across the whole body, and its aim is to help you unwind. ### How many massages will I need for back pain? Usually 4 to 8, a few days apart at first. Many people feel relief after the first 2–3. ### Do I need a referral? No. If you have scans, test results or a doctor’s report, bring them so Kaloyan can see them. ### Can I have the massage on my back only? Yes, that is what partial body massage is for. Therapeutic massage is a full-body massage, because back pain is often linked to tension in the buttocks, hips or shoulders too. ### Does therapeutic massage hurt? Tight spots can feel uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be unbearable. If the pressure is too strong, say so and Kaloyan will ease it. ## More in Massage [All services in Massage](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/massage/) - [Deep tissue massage](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/massage/deep-tissue-massage/) · 50 min · €40.00 · Deep tissue massage in Sofia: a full-body massage with slower, firmer pressure that reaches the deeper layers of tight muscles. - [Relaxing massage](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/massage/relaxing-massage/) · 50 min · €40.00 · Relaxing massage in Sofia: a full-body massage with smooth strokes and light to medium pressure, to loosen your muscles and ease tension from stress. - [Sports massage](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/massage/sports-massage/) · 50 min · €50.00 · Sports massage in Sofia from a kinesitherapist who has worked with sports clubs: faster recovery after training and looser muscles. - [Partial body massage](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/massage/partial-massage/) · 30 min · €30.00 · Back and neck massage in Sofia, or another single area such as the lower back or legs: for when one spot feels tight and you don’t need a full-body massage. - [Partial sports massage](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/massage/partial-sports-massage/) · 30 min · €40.00 · Sports massage for one area, most often the legs or the back and shoulders. For recovery when one spot feels tight after training. ## Want to improve your health? Get in touch for a personal consultation. [Book an appointment](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/appointments/) [+359 886 750 462](tel:+359886750462)