How do you give a shoulder massage?

[♥Sansa♥]

I've never really understood where you're suppposed to apply pressure. Are you supposed to press the part between the shoulder and neck?

 

[Ferrochi]

While compression on the upper shoulders does feel good, the funny thing is, finding the area to massage in order to release muscle pain isn't as easy as just applying pressure on the area where it hurts.

When you relieve the tension of the supporting muscles of the entire back(especially around the 'Shoulder Blades', to increase the range of motion of the shoulder joint), it will helps free-up & relax the upper shoulders muscle pain..........and if you watch these videos it might help you begin to better understand!!

The first website is of Thai Massage which is best to use if the person you massaging needs to stay fully clothed and the second website is of Swedish Massage which need to be done with the person's shirt removed, in order to massage the back & shoulders.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoXRnqxGUDE&feature=related

www.atpeacemedia.com/pages/MASSAGEHeadNeck.html

 

[Mommy♥Kenity]

Yes, as wellas, sides of neck, back of shoulders, it's all good. Not too hard, but applying enough pressure for it to feel nice is important. Asking questions to make sure the massage is enjoyable is deffinitly the answer. You can Rub the sides of the neck in circular motions, then knead the shoulders like you would bread, use your thumbs to rub circules on the back of the shoulders...especially around the scapula where it gets very sore. The person you're giving the massage to will let you know what he/she likes.