Massage Basics: How to give a shoulder/neck rub

[@NegativeClock]

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]

Hero.

[@samstaton530]

@@MassageSloth without cape.

[@melindabanksisom8781]

ThanQ🎀

[@BisyBackson365]

The hero of KZbin

[@jashminelacanaria6450]

Thank You

[@slrdspirit]

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

[@gaylelim6672]

I love KZbin 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]

do you need neck massages?

[@massagewithmike]

KZbin is the best

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]

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

[@go4ittt837]

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.

[@skipdebimbopska]

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

[@leonardocaratti7953]

does the girl need neck massages?

[@ayoutubecommenter1827]

Lmao I laughed when I heard him say that

[@MrEditor79]

😆😅

[@LisaHall1014]

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

[@tonyrodriguez2524]

Awesome!

[@TheCloverKelly]

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

[@Classclown2413]

Kelpo honestly same XD

[@emilypetrilla2528]

Same

[@Themandogh]

Kelpo well, you are indeed a keeper then.

[@Themandogh]

Emily Petrilla I need a woman like you 😩

[@mireyaarroyo1411]

ME TOOO 😂😂

[@xroyalghostx3376]

Just watching this made my shoulders feel better

[@mikkoylihonkaluoma8084]

xRoyal Ghostx same here

[@mvyper]

Welcome to the magic of asmr.

[@massagewithmike]

LOL

[@123jetenthusiast]

😂😂😂😂

[@leticiaharthin6885]

Same! Lol

[@TheSealMayor]

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]

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. ☺️

[@rambosega3453]

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

[@clairedonahue8907]

Which part is that

[@guytorie]

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

[@allisonradosh2868]

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

[@user-hc3sl5um9u]

Allison Radosh same

[@Retryskyy]

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

[@allisonradosh2868]

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

[@hxgrl]

Wholesome plot twist

[@worthlessace1614]

I'm doing it for my mum too ironically.

[@dearmisterecho]

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

[@AnaBanana-iv4kp]

I like your dog

[@jassimmohammed3910]

ل

[@thorntheocto6488]

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]

Lol hope you got what you wanted

[@nickg7498]

Bro did you get it

[@massagewithmike]

LOL

[@SmartStart24]

Lmaooo 😂

[@atchaya2119]

Same but with my dad

[@kevo3132]

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]

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.

[@Brainhorn]

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

[@willowbrown6797]

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

[@davajo3868]

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.

[@XcstacyLoveJones]

from one massage therapist to another awesome tutorials.

[@MassageSloth]

Much appreciated!

[@tiffianyherring5645]

Im interested in a career in massage therapy.

[@massagewithmike]

@@tiffianyherring5645 you should do it!

[@sunshineshortcake4222]

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]

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

[@ivoh1047]

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

[@michaelo8622]

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

[@user-ly2xq4tf7l]

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]

Haha, thanks Cero :)

[@amb817]

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

[@Spottedapnaviral]

Haha look how she sat there quietly must be loving it

[@Mr11kankan]

There

[@CJColvin]

That's true.

[@mrnickolas8770]

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

[@bloom36922]

Did you think she was gonna be quacking or something

[@Spottedapnaviral]

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

[@JBthree24]

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

[@MassageSloth]

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!

[@riculfriculfson7243]

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 :)

[@PhilJonesIII]

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.

[@jeetoohurrynun2270]

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.

[@MsSilentH]

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.

[@Jacksonmization]

My gf made me watch this😐

[@datswaggam3ragarcoccr529]

Jacksonmization haaha

[@colbemugen9932]

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

[@tylerthomas9938]

Jesse Mathis Sameeee

[@kevinsong712]

Jesse Mathis yep!

[@linkzyofficial]

Jesse Mathis sameee

[@marioalmanza32]

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

[@sonofhell98]

Quack quack

[@D.Ronoa69]

Niq Ruc You man were ducking. The ting goes skrrrrraap

[@CJColvin]

Welcome to Duck dynasty.

[@venturedentity]

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

[@AvonleaMontague]

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

[@michellecasey608]

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

[@mitchelltrio]

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

[@Ferdy1337]

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

[@familycritchfield7376]

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

[@slyliezeroseven3696]

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

[@babyinvasion]

Yes

[@babyinvasion]

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

[@Phripheoniks]

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

[@Khal-EL446]

Massage is my is key to every girl

[@andyeccentric]

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

[@shayt7572]

Andy Eccentric 😂😂

[@ChannelDejan]

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

[@sagew7377]

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

[@suplib]

Khal Essi true! It works on me 😭

[@Triels]

Watched this 3 times, now i have 3 kids

[@kaipulla2551]

😂😂

[@Better_abdelwahd]

Lol

[@rashmiagarwala2765]

Best massage video so far

[@austicliterus9444]

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

[@danny-yos1737]

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

[@LilCrayzer]

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

[@MyDisturbingOctopus]

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

[@TaushaTW]

All your friends are lucky to have you. Have you thought about doing ASMR? At the 5:10 mark by back was feeling good.

[@JoshuaSmall-w7z]

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

[@hollywoodjay09]

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

[@Hi-xn2su]

I’m watching this because I want a massage lol

[@shutit4024]

@@Hi-xn2su same lol

[@HankMcCoy888]

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.

[@kimvaughan7808]

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

[@NeriusLT]

thanks for the tutorial, James Franco!

[@Karyth]

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

[@mmrlpt6341]

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

[@SG-ee5hf]

We pulled this video up because I wasn't happy with my husband's neck massage and he literally fell asleep 2 minutes in. At least it relaxed one of us. 😂

[@NightSpook]

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

[@DonaldWallace-vi8uv]

Very helpful!

[@karenmajkut1420]

I so enjoyed those simple video .ur are...well.trained .I.am.57..I am.looking forward to my 1st...chair massage ..I am indulging in self care..

[@danfrost3043]

That couch at the end looks very comfortable.

[@gamingwiththemaster2912]

Dan Frost yep

[@andrew_rubia]

God bless you. I feel empowered.

[@massagewithmike]

🙌

[@lara-vz5eh]

king shit

[@ishaganvir1119]

This is the best shoulder massage

[@kira-7098]

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

[@shyanngriesinger5542]

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

[@SKIBIDI_SPEED]

Me trying to help them get rid of pain

[@AbrahamXiloj-v7y]

Me bc I got made use to massaging them 😭😂 also I don’t like seeing them in pain

[@RaniHankare-t8j]

Me😂😂

[@sashii12buuneh]

That must feel so good.. I neeeed it

[@joeluigi2008]

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

[@Justyejikim]

Lol😂

[@moreofshalom]

Very thorough n well thought

[@federicoferretti4941]

Easy and useful technique...great video!

[@OfficialChefTalib]

Just watching this and how good she probably felt from this demonstration is giving me goosebumps 😅

[@yeetyee7066]

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

[@darkbunny9994]

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!

[@derek-fr8zt]

thanks man. you changed my life

[@IndervidualGuy]

Thank you for your advice :) Much appreciated. lets hope my newly wedded wife comes out alive :)

[@greenteaart7026]

Turbo cat congrats

[@temiolego]

Turbo cat for your sake

[@BeyondTheIslands]

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

[@LR-hu2pj]

im learning this to win my crush's heart

[@massagewithmike]

🙌🙌

[@betrunkener_punk3782]

Did you win, son?

[@JoeSan-y5n]

Good stuff. I learned a few good techniques quick...it's going to help out a lot the next time I give my girl a massage

[@norajack9050]

Loved the simplicity, great!

[@drew6073]

every time he said quack quack I liked him more

[@luxe-zone-butterfly_]

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

[@UnknownGuavaBean]

The most informative point is "the thumbs are doing circles and so are the fingers Feels good man" had me dying XD out of nowhere

[@UnknownGuavaBean]

5:30 - 5:40

[@jiminsjams4038]

If I was this girl, i would have already burst out laughing with this massage...😂😂

[@extratherestrial7720]

This was so good!

[@jeffl6846]

felt great. thank you sloth!

[@christopherallen1386]

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

[@leviniarolle9857]

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

[@ferminkopelmarcos3314]

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

[@letheniamadrick2077]

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

[@paul-juniorblack6151]

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

[@jamesbronson4380]

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

[@lostoverlord]

Tbh this was helpful thanks brother.

[@abbeygoetter8558]

best massage of my life 😀

[@MoneyMaster11]

This looks so relaxing! I wish someone would do this on me. 😢😭

[@HeleneSecret]

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

[@benwade4156]

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

[@iiboxfox]

Watching this just made me want a back massage 😩

[@kathytruschel8128]

great video! thanks for all the tips

[@roselynnsmith149]

Massage Basics one of My favorite.

[@j_hxy2376]

That "quack quack" made me laugh so hard 😂😂

[@atamartialartsstudiophilip1202]

Thanks for the tips helps a lot

[@nintendy]

Oh my God! Why are my eyes rolling back in their sockets while I am watching this? Men are SOOO good at giving Neck Massage; you can feel the 'strength' behind the gentleness - SOOO dreamy...

[@airbullet9331]

Need this so badly

[@recogniseman]

Great video. Full of tips. Many thanks.