Massage Basics: How to give a shoulder/neck rub

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9 жыл бұрын

This one's for everyone: Want to give a good shoulder rub, but don't know what to do with your hands, or where to press? How do massage therapists do this all day without their hands exploding? There are tricks!
As you'll see in the video, the important thing is to keep your hand relatively still while moving your arms and wrists. That will apply the pressure without tiring your thumbs out. Don't just work on the big squishy trapezius muscle, also work down next to the spine, and over into the shoulders. If you try to tapotement (the chopping thing), start gently!
Let me know what you think. If there are any massage therapists in the crowd, check out the rest of my channel for detailed tutorials based on myofascial release!
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@NegativeClock 5 жыл бұрын

0:00 techniques 3:00 start of routine, with-thumbs trapezius sandwich (start in the middle, come out to the sides; broad squeezes) 3:34 scapula (find broad blade of bone and explore with thumbs; wrist originating circular movements) 4:05 thumbless duck-grip shoulder (deltoid) squeezes 4:19 thumbless duck-grip on trapezius 4:32 client places head on table 4:40 press with thumbs along spine, using body weight for pressure (thumbs straight) 5:10 grope up and down rib cage, scapulae 5:37 more trapezius duck-grips, working up to neck; duck-grip neck 6:00 add pinch squeeze to base of skull 6:25 tapotement

@MassageSloth 5 жыл бұрын

Hero.

@samstaton530 4 жыл бұрын

@@MassageSloth without cape.

@melindabanksisom8781 4 жыл бұрын

ThanQ🎀

@BisyBackson365 3 жыл бұрын

The hero of KZfaq

@jashminelacanaria6450 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@skipdebimbopska 6 жыл бұрын

A duck grip 'quack quack'. A clear explanation.

@leonardocaratti7953 4 жыл бұрын

does the girl need neck massages?

@ayoutubecommenter1827 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao I laughed when I heard him say that

@MrEditor79 3 жыл бұрын

😆😅

@LisaHall1014 2 жыл бұрын

I know that really cleared it up for me lol I love this guy 😂

@tonyrodriguez2524 Ай бұрын

Awesome!

@slrd_spiritual 5 жыл бұрын

"Today we are going to be doing massage for people who aren't message therapists ".. Nailed it. Exactly what I was looking for. 👌🏾

@gaylelim6672 4 жыл бұрын

I love KZfaq and this modern era, my boyfriend's shoulders kind of hurt and I'm just glad people make videos like these so i can learn a thing or two

@leonardocaratti7953 4 жыл бұрын

do you need neck massages?

@massagewithmike 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq is the best

Ай бұрын

Do not let him make you his slave gaylelim. You are a strong and independent woman, can't you see? He should could learn thing or two jeez

@go4ittt837 26 күн бұрын

Do you have a sister ?😊 I'm ready to go 😊

@go4ittt837 26 күн бұрын

That's none of your business. Let people live their own lives, however they please. I'm 100% sure she is much stronger and more independent than you.

@xroyalghostx3376 6 жыл бұрын

Just watching this made my shoulders feel better

@mikkoylihonkaluoma8084 5 жыл бұрын

xRoyal Ghostx same here

@mvyper 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the magic of asmr.

@massagewithmike 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@123jetenthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@leticiaharthin6885 2 жыл бұрын

Same! Lol

@TheCloverKelly 6 жыл бұрын

i cannot believe im watching this my crush mentioned tense shoulders and guESS WHAT YA GIRL'S PREPPING

@Classclown2413 4 жыл бұрын

Kelpo honestly same XD

@emilypetrilla2528 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@Scanlan5 4 жыл бұрын

Kelpo well, you are indeed a keeper then.

@Scanlan5 4 жыл бұрын

Emily Petrilla I need a woman like you 😩

@mireyaarroyo1411 4 жыл бұрын

ME TOOO 😂😂

@rambosega3453 5 жыл бұрын

“In fact, ask before you do any of this..” 😂😂😂 thanks for the tips!

@clairedonahue8907 3 жыл бұрын

Which part is that

@TheSealMayor 6 жыл бұрын

I would say the combination of a well structed live demonstration, plus explaining what muscles are involved and advice to prevent hand fatigue (Which is by far the most difficult thing) makes this a very good video. I'm glad its the one I clicked.

@since1876 Жыл бұрын

The first girl I massaged wanted her back and shoulders done. I had no idea what I was doing. My hands were destroyed by the time I was done 😂 but the massage led to a very happy ending, so it was worth the pain lol She said I did a great job but I knew she was just being nice. There's no possible way anyone's first massage is gonna be good. I spent the next few days at the library reading every single book I could find on massage. I kneaded to get better. See what I just did? I'm clever. ☺️

@thorntheocto6488 4 жыл бұрын

The comments: doing this for my crush/bf/gf Me: doing this for my mom so I can get enough money for a switch lite Please help

@worshipfictionalcharacters9376 3 жыл бұрын

Lol hope you got what you wanted

@nickg7498 3 жыл бұрын

Bro did you get it

@massagewithmike 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@SmartStart24 3 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo 😂

@atchaya2119 3 жыл бұрын

Same but with my dad

@Spottedapnaviral 6 жыл бұрын

Haha look how she sat there quietly must be loving it

@Mr11kankan 5 жыл бұрын

There

@CJColvin 5 жыл бұрын

That's true.

@mrnickolas8770 4 жыл бұрын

J's Channel did you just AssUme their gender skskskskksk iTs 2020

@bloom36922 4 жыл бұрын

Did you think she was gonna be quacking or something

@Spottedapnaviral 4 жыл бұрын

@@bloom36922 when was quacking a form of massage you nitwit

@dearmisterecho 9 жыл бұрын

Fun, informative, and practical for all us amateur masseuses. Great video!

@AnaBanana-iv4kp 3 жыл бұрын

I like your dog

@jassimmohammed3910 Жыл бұрын

@guytorie 4 жыл бұрын

Literally this changed my backrub-giving game so much. The lack of pain makes a huge difference.

@Brainhorn 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the duck grip advice. It's amazing how much slower my hands get fatigued.

@kira-7098 2 ай бұрын

Who's here willingly watching this video to help out your parents entering the elderly stage?😂

@shyanngriesinger5542 3 күн бұрын

Doing it for a close friend of mine. She’s a nurse lol n constantly stressed out. I worry about her

@willowbrown6797 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, I am an LMT however I have been extreme hesitant to do massage on my friends without my massage chair and or table in fear of bad body Mechanics . This gives me confidence to work on people in an informal way when friends an family ask me to work on them . Love you videos so much

@XcstacyLoveJones 7 жыл бұрын

from one massage therapist to another awesome tutorials.

@MassageSloth 7 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@tiffianyherring5645 6 жыл бұрын

Im interested in a career in massage therapy.

@massagewithmike 3 жыл бұрын

@@tiffianyherring5645 you should do it!

@sonofhell98 7 жыл бұрын

Quack quack

@D.Ronoa69 6 жыл бұрын

Niq Ruc You man were ducking. The ting goes skrrrrraap

@CJColvin 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Duck dynasty.

@davajo3868 5 жыл бұрын

Duck grip VS claw grip, best advice ever! I love to give both my mom and maternal grandmother (and a few other female family members) back, neck, and shoulder rubs. Relaxes them and gives me a small workout. :) I got a few small tips from my one massage therapist aunt, but I was already doing most of these kinds of techniques. Going to try them on my poor stressed out boyfriend soon. I'm hoping he loves it, too.

@michaelo8622 7 жыл бұрын

I don't remember ever giving a massage but I think I can now! You two laughing at the end was so sweet :)

@amb817 8 жыл бұрын

Ian this looks so relaxing and your voice is quite calming too, but you're also funny when you do the "quack quack" part hehe great video

@allisonradosh2868 7 жыл бұрын

You think I'm doing this for people I like wrong it's for my mother

@user-hc3sl5um9u 7 жыл бұрын

Allison Radosh same

@Retryskyy 6 жыл бұрын

Allison Radosh hmm.. You don't like your mother >.> that's rather harsh

@allisonradosh2868 6 жыл бұрын

Retrysky [random clips] yea, I don't like her.... I love her

@hxgrl 6 жыл бұрын

Wholesome plot twist

@worthlessace1614 6 жыл бұрын

I'm doing it for my mum too ironically.

@ivoh1047 4 жыл бұрын

Tried massaging for the first time with your tips and oh man how did she loved it. Thank you so much Ian!

@kevo3132 5 жыл бұрын

After using these techniques on a friends' father, who has had some surgery in his shoulder, which resulted in some severe sharp pain in his shoulders, has helped him so much. I'm not a licensed practitioner for massage therapy (though I am looking into it, family and others that need it at the moment), but what this video provided me, for him, has truly helped him in regards to range of motion for his physical therapy. Thank you for uploading this video.

@MassageSloth 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I feel like uncomplicated touch can be so powerful, and it's not something that needs to be expensive or difficult. Cheers to you.

@MsSilentH 6 жыл бұрын

Nice simple tutorial for us every day persons haha. I also love watching the informational videos, well so far only a couple since I've just found you (and who doesn't love how relaxing those look anyways) so its funny to see the annotation about how your channel is mostly intended for other massage therapists. Totally get that, since you're explaining a lot of muscles and muscle groups, techniques etc, but as someone who isn't one, it's a really great way to know the process, know how they think as they're moving along in different areas, and it almost gives me a bit more insight as to what my body might feel like before and during a massage based on movements used etc.

@sunshineshortcake4222 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian! I am a massage therapist as well but am sharing this video with my sister in hopes that I can get some relief. I need a neck and shoulder rub too! Lol so thanks so much for sharing this and all of your other vids:) Happy new Year

@MassageSloth 9 жыл бұрын

Sunshine Shortcake Ha! That's my secret motivation: more shoulder rubs from my friends :) Thanks, and happy new year!

@user-ly2xq4tf7l 6 жыл бұрын

2 years+ late, but I have to say you're awesome. You're really talented as a teacher and your personality is just great! And also: Quack quack.

@MassageSloth 6 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Cero :)

@familycritchfield7376 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the informative video! I've been very interested in learning how to message shoulders and backs lately and I practice on my friends, so this video has really helped me to give better shoulder and back rubs

@riculfriculfson7243 9 жыл бұрын

I am. in NO way, a massage therapist but I have found these videos very informative in being able to provide my partner with massage. She seems to like the results :)

@mitchelltrio 2 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this video. So very satisfying.

@slyliezeroseven3696 4 жыл бұрын

We’re all watching this to do on our crushes / SO

@babyinvasion 8 күн бұрын

Yes

@babyinvasion 8 күн бұрын

Never thought i could enjoy massaging someone so much 🤣 but here I am

@marioalmanza32 6 жыл бұрын

This video has the uncanny ability to make me rewatch it every couple of days

@venturedentity 6 жыл бұрын

I just became a LMT and I found this video to be helpful. Thanks!

@NightSpook 9 жыл бұрын

Very useful tips and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing this!

@LilCrayzer 4 жыл бұрын

what a nice and sympathic demonstration. thank you for sharing that knowledge

@Jacksonmization 7 жыл бұрын

My gf made me watch this😐

@datswaggam3ragarcoccr529 7 жыл бұрын

Jacksonmization haaha

@colbemugen9932 7 жыл бұрын

Jacksonmization I'm watching this cause my girlfriend said I can't rub her back

@tylerthomas9938 6 жыл бұрын

Jesse Mathis Sameeee

@kevinsong712 6 жыл бұрын

Jesse Mathis yep!

@linkzyofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Jesse Mathis sameee

@Phripheoniks 8 жыл бұрын

Good lord, this was exactly what I needd to know/show my friends... Thanks!

@federicoferretti4941 8 жыл бұрын

Easy and useful technique...great video!

@michellecasey608 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. So much. Really shows me how to use the hands without making my hands hurt!

@luxe-zone-butterfly_ 9 жыл бұрын

Love all ur videos! Thank u so very much for sharing!

@roselynnsmith149 9 жыл бұрын

Massage Basics one of My favorite.

@kimvaughan7808 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, very professional demonstration and commentary. I am very appreciative.

@norajack9050 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the simplicity, great!

@jeffl6846 7 жыл бұрын

felt great. thank you sloth!

@AvonleaMontague 8 ай бұрын

Massaging on top of the shoulder blade is so overlooked. I loooooovvve it.

@moreofshalom 5 жыл бұрын

Very thorough n well thought

@JBthree24 4 жыл бұрын

After 2 years of contemplation, watched literally 1000 of hours of massage videos on KZfaq...I will be starting massage school in March!

@MassageSloth 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I bet you'll kick butt. As someone who also did a lot of prep prior to massage school, my advice is to wrap all the knowledge up and store it away for now, so that you can truly immerse yourself in the learning environment. In other words, try to stifle the part of your brain that wants to say "but Ian said to do it this way!" so that you can mine maximum value from the massage school experience. It's so great, and I wish I could do it all over again. Oh, and feel free to join us on our forum (search "massage sloth clubhouse" on Facebook). Best of luck!

@jeetoohurrynun2270 7 жыл бұрын

i am already very good at this part of massage, but i think these tips will help me to improve and produce better results. thank you both a lot.

@austicliterus9444 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Very funny, and I appreciated the duck part and how to hold the hands because I was never taught that.

@danny-yos1737 6 жыл бұрын

I've never had a massage but my friend gave me one on the shoulder omg I felt relieved lol I really need another one

@mmrlpt6341 7 жыл бұрын

Very good thanks, I like the smiles of both of you. blessings ;)

@yeetyee7066 7 жыл бұрын

Ian thank you, that's really great advice! Also nice table, had that one myself and it's perfect.. :D

@christopherallen1386 6 жыл бұрын

You are very helpful sir. You provide many great points and tips.

@user-vc1nl7yh4j 3 ай бұрын

Excellent training,I'm going in this direction and need Al the support

@rashmiagarwala2765 Жыл бұрын

Best massage video so far

@Karyth 9 жыл бұрын

Your username is awesome and your videos are amazing and helpful thank you!

@derek-fr8zt 4 жыл бұрын

thanks man. you changed my life

@leviniarolle9857 3 жыл бұрын

This is a awesome video thank you very much for taking the time to do this

@kathytruschel8128 Жыл бұрын

great video! thanks for all the tips

@jamesbronson4380 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent !! Just what I need it to learn ! Thank you !!!

@MyDisturbingOctopus 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god finally tips for not fatiguing my hands that don't rely entirely on my joints being sturdy! Thanks mister sloth!

@PhilJonesIII 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting what you say about using your arms to apply pressure to avoid fatigue in the fingers : That is how pianist (should) apply pressure to the keyboard. Using the flat of the fingers on the key and moving the arm to press down. Using finger pressure exclusively can strain the tendons.

@recogniseman 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Full of tips. Many thanks.

@LKN4WAR 4 жыл бұрын

Great information. I had a request for this from a woman I know. Helpful for sure👍

@NeriusLT 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tutorial, James Franco!

@HeleneSecret 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you so much, you taught me a lot! Thank you thank you thank you!

@saha6716 Жыл бұрын

well explained thank you so much

@atamartialartsstudiophilip1202 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips helps a lot

@michellebillones7157 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks for sharing.

@1m_a_nobody Жыл бұрын

My mom made me watch this

@HankMcCoy888 28 күн бұрын

It looks so relaxing I almost fell asleep, but in a good way. Haha. I will test this out on my spouse. Thank you for the video and advice.

@Ferdy1337 7 жыл бұрын

Always been interested in massage. Maybe I can find someone to practise this on. Shouldnt be the hardest thing in the world :D

@airbullet9331 17 күн бұрын

Need this so badly

@ishaganvir1119 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best shoulder massage

@hollywoodjay09 4 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, this makes me wanna get a massage now

@Hi-xn2su 3 жыл бұрын

I’m watching this because I want a massage lol

@shutit4024 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hi-xn2su same lol

@saha6716 Жыл бұрын

well explained ! thank you!

@Khal-EL446 7 жыл бұрын

Massage is my is key to every girl

@andyeccentric 7 жыл бұрын

Usually it's your d---- arling personality.

@shayt7572 6 жыл бұрын

Andy Eccentric 😂😂

@ChannelDejan 6 жыл бұрын

i watching this becouse i want to give a good masage to my crush

@sagew7377 6 жыл бұрын

Are you sure it’s not your anime profile picture?

@suplib 6 жыл бұрын

Khal Essi true! It works on me 😭

@sashii12buuneh 8 жыл бұрын

That must feel so good.. I neeeed it

@dharmalevi Жыл бұрын

It was really helpful thank you so much😊

@andybrodski 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@darkbunny9994 4 жыл бұрын

That last bit was perfect. My girlfriend loves sitting next to me and cuddling, so I'll be easily able to move her a bit to get at her back. I'm also a foot taller than she is, so I have that higher position by default. Thanks so much for this video!

@ferminkopelmarcos3314 3 жыл бұрын

Your tips are very useful for me ....I thank you so much...Could you learn about how released tension from the hands? Thanks!!!

@yustinusgunawan2766 Жыл бұрын

simple and safe, thank you

@dontplayformenero Жыл бұрын

This is excellent, Thanks!

@marieraven8054 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!

@dr.shaheenshaikh8374 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for this.

@Ana_Lev Жыл бұрын

This was amazing

@munezeroprince1750 5 жыл бұрын

This one is very perfect and easy to master..

@thymerhemann3230 4 жыл бұрын

This was so good

@andreholisticwellnessnutri5095 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@abbeygoetter8558 10 ай бұрын

best massage of my life 😀

@donnaann4574 4 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful..can’t wait to try on my Honey ☺️

@letheniamadrick2077 3 жыл бұрын

I'm literally watching this so I can pop in and help my girlfriend with back pain so ya this is asum Thanks man^^

@lilbich6576 5 жыл бұрын

Nice massage

@jorge8915 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@emelinedeleon7488 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you 💕

@joeluigi2008 5 жыл бұрын

7:26 wish I watched this part before. It would've prevented me a lot of restraining orders

@benwade4156 6 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Especially when explaining how to use a Duck grip: quack quack. Cracks me up every time.

@rdm6010 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful video

@BeyondTheIslands Жыл бұрын

-...this is my friend Britney. -Hii! :) what a gem

@paul-juniorblack6151 3 жыл бұрын

Out of all the massage videos I've watched tonight this is the best. I hope I transfer what I see well and I hope my girlfriend loves it