Energetic methods to release levator, etc?

[Super Hot Brazilian Girl!]

Hi folks,

I'm interested in any energetic techniques/methods, particularly from (but not limited to) polarity, to address the levator muscle...

as well, I'd be open to hearing similar for pecs, scalenes, suboccipitals...

If you can't tell, I'm looking to expand the ways I work with upper-crossed syndrom clients. Polarity's Six-Pointed Star is great for upper traps, but beyond that I'm starting to brush up against the boundaries of my training.

-EM

 

[akhilstar]

Some of the Polarity techniques you might be interested in are considered "heart work" or for working brachial plexus. I'll look in my manual for a good description of a technique (working posteriorly while the client is supine) that I use. Mostly it runs along the spine from C-7/T-1 all the way up to upper trap (working between the spine and the scapula, continuing on upward to top of upper trap).

*Okay, I've looked in my manual/learning materials and I can't find exactly what I was searching for, so I'm going to wing it. Maybe another who practices Polarity will chime in with a better description. It's possible the reason I can't find it, is because I've put my own spin on it (since I don't soley practice Polarity).

While client is supine on table (and you are seated):
1. Slide hands (bilaterally) underneath client, along spine, stopping approx around C-7, T-1.
2. Position hands so your fingers are located between the spine and vertebral border of scapula.
3. Ask client to take a breath, exhaling when ready, and upon their exhale you'll press up into the musculature with tip of middle or pointy finger (I use whichever has more strength). Hold point until muscle melts or possible skeletal shift happens (I am usually exhaling with client).
4. Slide your hands towards you about 1/2" - 1", continue this technique along 5 to 10 points all the way to upper trap and levator area (top of shoulder). Normally these points will be tender.

I have found that this works wonders. The surrounding muscles will almost always melt, as long as the point is held as long as necessary. As with massage, there are times when the muscle will resist but after a couple of sessions, it usually releases. Gravity and the weight of the client's body work to the advaneforum.xxxe of this technique.

Hope this makes sense!