Introduction

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Persistent muscle tension is one of the most common and most undertreated physical complaints. It accumulates quietly — through posture, repetitive strain, stress, injury, and the particular way each person holds themselves against the demands of daily life. Over time it becomes the background of ordinary experience: a tightness that is always there, a pain that flares without warning, a body that does not feel fully available.

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This programme may be right for you if…

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— Chronic tension across the neck, shoulders, upper or lower back

— Muscle stiffness that is worse after rest or at particular times of day

— Recurring pain without a clear structural cause

— Trigger points — localised areas of deep tenderness that refer pain elsewhere

— Restricted range of movement in the neck, shoulders, or hips

— Tension that returns quickly after conventional massage

— A body that feels braced, guarded, or difficult to relax fully

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The NJK Derma approach

The NJK Derma muscle tension programme uses clinical deep tissue massage — specifically myofascial release and neuromuscular techniques — to address the structural patterns underlying chronic tension rather than simply working the surface. This is distinct from a spa deep tissue treatment in its precision and intent: sessions include postural assessment, identification of the key tension patterns and their drivers, targeted trigger point work, and fascial release. The aim is not temporary relief but progressive change in the tissue — reducing the holding patterns that sustain the pain cycle. Homecare guidance, including specific stretching and movement recommendations, is built into every programme.

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What the journey looks like

The programme begins with a postural and movement assessment alongside a full consultation covering the history of the tension, any investigations already undertaken, lifestyle, and occupational factors. A treatment plan is built from there — with sessions spaced to allow tissue response between appointments. Progress is reviewed and the programme is adjusted as the body changes.

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The blend — essential oils & their role

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Every treatment uses a bespoke essential oil blend formulated specifically for this programme. Each oil is selected for its clinical relevance to the concern being addressed.

 

Black pepper — warming and deeply circulatory. Increases local blood flow and is one of the most effective oils for chronic muscular tension and stiffness

Ginger — deeply warming and anti-inflammatory. Exceptional for long-standing tension and the kind of stiffness that worsens in cold or damp conditions

Marjoram — a standout for muscle spasm and tension. Antispasmodic, warming, and particularly effective on the holding patterns that resist other approaches

Rosemary — stimulates local circulation and has analgesic properties. Traditionally used for muscular pain and stiffness

Clove — a powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Used sparingly and well diluted — its potency makes it highly effective for acute areas of tension and trigger points

 

Blended into an olive, castor, and argan base, with the warming properties of the blend enhanced by the black pepper and ginger. Dilution is carefully managed, particularly for the clove component.

Ready to begin?

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Every wellness programme at NJK Derma begins with a consultation — an unhurried conversation about what you are experiencing, what you have tried, and what you are hoping to achieve. From there, a programme is built around you.