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
@MassageSloth5 жыл бұрын
Hero.
@samstaton5305 жыл бұрын
@@MassageSloth without cape.
@melindabanksisom87814 жыл бұрын
ThanQ🎀
@BisyBackson3654 жыл бұрын
The hero of KZbin
@jashminelacanaria64502 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@slrdspirit5 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. 👌🏾
@gaylelim66725 жыл бұрын
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
@leonardocaratti79534 жыл бұрын
do you need neck massages?
@massagewithmike4 жыл бұрын
KZbin is the best
6 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
@go4ittt8375 ай бұрын
Do you have a sister ?😊 I'm ready to go 😊
@go4ittt8375 ай 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.
@skipdebimbopska7 жыл бұрын
A duck grip 'quack quack'. A clear explanation.
@leonardocaratti79534 жыл бұрын
does the girl need neck massages?
@ayoutubecommenter18274 жыл бұрын
Lmao I laughed when I heard him say that
@MrEditor793 жыл бұрын
😆😅
@LisaHall10143 жыл бұрын
I know that really cleared it up for me lol I love this guy 😂
@tonyrodriguez25246 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@TheCloverKelly6 жыл бұрын
i cannot believe im watching this my crush mentioned tense shoulders and guESS WHAT YA GIRL'S PREPPING
@Classclown24135 жыл бұрын
Kelpo honestly same XD
@emilypetrilla25285 жыл бұрын
Same
@Themandogh5 жыл бұрын
Kelpo well, you are indeed a keeper then.
@Themandogh5 жыл бұрын
Emily Petrilla I need a woman like you 😩
@mireyaarroyo14115 жыл бұрын
ME TOOO 😂😂
@xroyalghostx33767 жыл бұрын
Just watching this made my shoulders feel better
@mikkoylihonkaluoma80846 жыл бұрын
xRoyal Ghostx same here
@mvyper5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the magic of asmr.
@massagewithmike4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@123jetenthusiast4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@leticiaharthin68853 жыл бұрын
Same! Lol
@TheSealMayor6 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.
@since18762 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. ☺️
@rambosega34536 жыл бұрын
“In fact, ask before you do any of this..” 😂😂😂 thanks for the tips!
@clairedonahue89073 жыл бұрын
Which part is that
@guytorie4 жыл бұрын
Literally this changed my backrub-giving game so much. The lack of pain makes a huge difference.
@allisonradosh28687 жыл бұрын
You think I'm doing this for people I like wrong it's for my mother
@user-hc3sl5um9u7 жыл бұрын
Allison Radosh same
@Retryskyy7 жыл бұрын
Allison Radosh hmm.. You don't like your mother >.> that's rather harsh
@allisonradosh28687 жыл бұрын
Retrysky [random clips] yea, I don't like her.... I love her
@hxgrl6 жыл бұрын
Wholesome plot twist
@worthlessace16146 жыл бұрын
I'm doing it for my mum too ironically.
@dearmisterecho9 жыл бұрын
Fun, informative, and practical for all us amateur masseuses. Great video!
@AnaBanana-iv4kp4 жыл бұрын
I like your dog
@jassimmohammed3910 Жыл бұрын
ل
@thorntheocto64884 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
@worshipfictionalcharacters93764 жыл бұрын
Lol hope you got what you wanted
@nickg74984 жыл бұрын
Bro did you get it
@massagewithmike4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@SmartStart243 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo 😂
@atchaya21193 жыл бұрын
Same but with my dad
@kevo31326 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.
@MassageSloth6 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.
@Brainhorn9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the duck grip advice. It's amazing how much slower my hands get fatigued.
@willowbrown67977 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
@davajo38685 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.
@XcstacyLoveJones7 жыл бұрын
from one massage therapist to another awesome tutorials.
@MassageSloth7 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@tiffianyherring56456 жыл бұрын
Im interested in a career in massage therapy.
@massagewithmike4 жыл бұрын
@@tiffianyherring5645 you should do it!
@sunshineshortcake42229 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
@MassageSloth9 жыл бұрын
Sunshine Shortcake Ha! That's my secret motivation: more shoulder rubs from my friends :) Thanks, and happy new year!
@ivoh10475 жыл бұрын
Tried massaging for the first time with your tips and oh man how did she loved it. Thank you so much Ian!
@michaelo86227 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 :)
@user-ly2xq4tf7l7 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.
@MassageSloth7 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks Cero :)
@amb8179 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
@Spottedapnaviral7 жыл бұрын
Haha look how she sat there quietly must be loving it
@Mr11kankan6 жыл бұрын
There
@CJColvin5 жыл бұрын
That's true.
@mrnickolas87704 жыл бұрын
J's Channel did you just AssUme their gender skskskskksk iTs 2020
@bloom369224 жыл бұрын
Did you think she was gonna be quacking or something
@Spottedapnaviral4 жыл бұрын
@@bloom36922 when was quacking a form of massage you nitwit
@JBthree244 жыл бұрын
After 2 years of contemplation, watched literally 1000 of hours of massage videos on KZbin...I will be starting massage school in March!
@MassageSloth4 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!
@riculfriculfson72439 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 :)
@PhilJonesIII7 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.
@jeetoohurrynun22707 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.
@MsSilentH6 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.
@Jacksonmization7 жыл бұрын
My gf made me watch this😐
@datswaggam3ragarcoccr5297 жыл бұрын
Jacksonmization haaha
@colbemugen99327 жыл бұрын
Jacksonmization I'm watching this cause my girlfriend said I can't rub her back
@tylerthomas99387 жыл бұрын
Jesse Mathis Sameeee
@kevinsong7127 жыл бұрын
Jesse Mathis yep!
@linkzyofficial7 жыл бұрын
Jesse Mathis sameee
@marioalmanza327 жыл бұрын
This video has the uncanny ability to make me rewatch it every couple of days
@sonofhell987 жыл бұрын
Quack quack
@D.Ronoa696 жыл бұрын
Niq Ruc You man were ducking. The ting goes skrrrrraap
@CJColvin5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Duck dynasty.
@venturedentity7 жыл бұрын
I just became a LMT and I found this video to be helpful. Thanks!
@AvonleaMontague Жыл бұрын
Massaging on top of the shoulder blade is so overlooked. I loooooovvve it.
@michellecasey6083 жыл бұрын
Thanks. So much. Really shows me how to use the hands without making my hands hurt!
@mitchelltrio2 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this video. So very satisfying.
@Ferdy13377 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
@familycritchfield73764 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
@slyliezeroseven36964 жыл бұрын
We’re all watching this to do on our crushes / SO
@babyinvasion5 ай бұрын
Yes
@babyinvasion5 ай бұрын
Never thought i could enjoy massaging someone so much 🤣 but here I am
@Phripheoniks8 жыл бұрын
Good lord, this was exactly what I needd to know/show my friends... Thanks!
@Khal-EL4467 жыл бұрын
Massage is my is key to every girl
@andyeccentric7 жыл бұрын
Usually it's your d---- arling personality.
@shayt75726 жыл бұрын
Andy Eccentric 😂😂
@ChannelDejan6 жыл бұрын
i watching this becouse i want to give a good masage to my crush
@sagew73776 жыл бұрын
Are you sure it’s not your anime profile picture?
@suplib6 жыл бұрын
Khal Essi true! It works on me 😭
@Triels4 ай бұрын
Watched this 3 times, now i have 3 kids
@kaipulla25513 ай бұрын
😂😂
@Better_abdelwahdАй бұрын
Lol
@rashmiagarwala27652 жыл бұрын
Best massage video so far
@austicliterus94446 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-yos17377 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
@LilCrayzer4 жыл бұрын
what a nice and sympathic demonstration. thank you for sharing that knowledge
@MyDisturbingOctopus2 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!
@TaushaTW7 жыл бұрын
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-w7z8 ай бұрын
Excellent training,I'm going in this direction and need Al the support
@hollywoodjay095 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, this makes me wanna get a massage now
@Hi-xn2su3 жыл бұрын
I’m watching this because I want a massage lol
@shutit40243 жыл бұрын
@@Hi-xn2su same lol
@HankMcCoy8885 ай 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.
@kimvaughan78085 жыл бұрын
Thankyou, very professional demonstration and commentary. I am very appreciative.
@NeriusLT5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the tutorial, James Franco!
@Karyth9 жыл бұрын
Your username is awesome and your videos are amazing and helpful thank you!
@mmrlpt63418 жыл бұрын
Very good thanks, I like the smiles of both of you. blessings ;)
@SG-ee5hfАй бұрын
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. 😂
@NightSpook9 жыл бұрын
Very useful tips and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing this!
@DonaldWallace-vi8uvАй бұрын
Very helpful!
@karenmajkut14203 жыл бұрын
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..
@danfrost30438 жыл бұрын
That couch at the end looks very comfortable.
@gamingwiththemaster29127 жыл бұрын
Dan Frost yep
@andrew_rubia6 жыл бұрын
God bless you. I feel empowered.
@massagewithmike4 жыл бұрын
🙌
@lara-vz5eh3 жыл бұрын
king shit
@ishaganvir11194 жыл бұрын
This is the best shoulder massage
@kira-70987 ай бұрын
Who's here willingly watching this video to help out your parents entering the elderly stage?😂
@shyanngriesinger55424 ай бұрын
Doing it for a close friend of mine. She’s a nurse lol n constantly stressed out. I worry about her
@SKIBIDI_SPEED4 ай бұрын
Me trying to help them get rid of pain
@AbrahamXiloj-v7yАй бұрын
Me bc I got made use to massaging them 😭😂 also I don’t like seeing them in pain
@RaniHankare-t8jАй бұрын
Me😂😂
@sashii12buuneh8 жыл бұрын
That must feel so good.. I neeeed it
@joeluigi20085 жыл бұрын
7:26 wish I watched this part before. It would've prevented me a lot of restraining orders
@Justyejikim2 ай бұрын
Lol😂
@moreofshalom5 жыл бұрын
Very thorough n well thought
@federicoferretti49418 жыл бұрын
Easy and useful technique...great video!
@OfficialChefTalib2 ай бұрын
Just watching this and how good she probably felt from this demonstration is giving me goosebumps 😅
@yeetyee70667 жыл бұрын
Ian thank you, that's really great advice! Also nice table, had that one myself and it's perfect.. :D
@darkbunny99944 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!
@derek-fr8zt5 жыл бұрын
thanks man. you changed my life
@IndervidualGuy8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice :) Much appreciated. lets hope my newly wedded wife comes out alive :)
@greenteaart70267 жыл бұрын
Turbo cat congrats
@temiolego6 жыл бұрын
Turbo cat for your sake
@BeyondTheIslands2 жыл бұрын
-...this is my friend Britney. -Hii! :) what a gem
@LR-hu2pj6 жыл бұрын
im learning this to win my crush's heart
@massagewithmike4 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
@betrunkener_punk37823 жыл бұрын
Did you win, son?
@JoeSan-y5n5 ай бұрын
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
@norajack90504 жыл бұрын
Loved the simplicity, great!
@drew60735 жыл бұрын
every time he said quack quack I liked him more
@luxe-zone-butterfly_9 жыл бұрын
Love all ur videos! Thank u so very much for sharing!
@UnknownGuavaBean7 жыл бұрын
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
@UnknownGuavaBean7 жыл бұрын
5:30 - 5:40
@jiminsjams40384 жыл бұрын
If I was this girl, i would have already burst out laughing with this massage...😂😂
@extratherestrial772013 күн бұрын
This was so good!
@jeffl68468 жыл бұрын
felt great. thank you sloth!
@christopherallen13866 жыл бұрын
You are very helpful sir. You provide many great points and tips.
@leviniarolle98573 жыл бұрын
This is a awesome video thank you very much for taking the time to do this
@ferminkopelmarcos33143 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!!!
@letheniamadrick20773 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^^
@paul-juniorblack61514 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
@jamesbronson43802 жыл бұрын
Excellent !! Just what I need it to learn ! Thank you !!!
@lostoverlord3 ай бұрын
Tbh this was helpful thanks brother.
@abbeygoetter8558 Жыл бұрын
best massage of my life 😀
@MoneyMaster11 Жыл бұрын
This looks so relaxing! I wish someone would do this on me. 😢😭
@HeleneSecret5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you so much, you taught me a lot! Thank you thank you thank you!
@benwade41566 жыл бұрын
Cool video. Especially when explaining how to use a Duck grip: quack quack. Cracks me up every time.
@iiboxfoxАй бұрын
Watching this just made me want a back massage 😩
@kathytruschel8128 Жыл бұрын
great video! thanks for all the tips
@roselynnsmith1499 жыл бұрын
Massage Basics one of My favorite.
@j_hxy23764 жыл бұрын
That "quack quack" made me laugh so hard 😂😂
@atamartialartsstudiophilip12022 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips helps a lot
@nintendy5 жыл бұрын
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...