Myofascial release for "that damn spot" (upper back/shoulder pain)

Do your clients have pain in their upper back, right near the shoulder blade? Here's how I work with this area: Broadly, keeping the entire shoulder girdle in mind.

Intermediate - 25 min - Fitness & Wellness - Massage Sloth

The full course: Learn Massage & Bodywork free

What you'll need

• Portable massage table: Take your practice to clients.
• Massage oil: Smooth strokes.
• Table sheets set: Fresh for every client.
• Trigger point tools: Save your thumbs.

Books

1. Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel - View on Amazon
2. The Massage Book by George Downing - View on Amazon
3. Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage by Sandy Fritz - View on Amazon
4. Anatomy Trains by Thomas W. Myers - View on Amazon

Next lessons

• Massage Tutorial: Reflexology basics, techniques, & routine (19 min, Massage Sloth, Beginner)
• 5 Exercises You Should Do Absolutely Every Day! (16 min, Bob & Brad, Intermediate)
• Bob’s Number 1 Goal: An Update (8 min, Bob & Brad, Intermediate)
• Myofascial release for "tech neck" (posterior neck pain/tension headache) (33 min, Massage Sloth, Intermediate)
• Rebounding vs Walking (I Didn’t Expect This Result) (9 min, Bob & Brad, Intermediate)
• The Biggest Benefits of Rebounding for Seniors (12 min, Bob & Brad, Intermediate)
• 5 confidence-building exercises for massage therapists (17 min, Massage Sloth, Intermediate)
• Fix Your Shoulder Pain—Before It Gets Worse! (13 min, Bob & Brad, Intermediate)