An upper back massage is used around the muscles located nearby the mid and upper areas of the spine. An upper back massage involves various different techniques that are used to help relieve muscle tension, pain and tightness. An upper back massage encourages blood flow around the body, providing the muscles with nutrients and oxygen. Increasing the temperature of the muscles aids in the maintenance of healthy muscles. Massage therapists at Queens Saloon use upper back massage to help relieve pain, tightness and tension.