This one isn’t complex at all. But in my interviews with couples that massaged each other regularly, most had never done this particular one. The interesting about this ‘trick’ is that it is something you might not come up with on your own.
Its obvious what it is, but what’s so good about it? 
The idea is […]

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So far we have mostly been focused exclusively on massaging the trapezius. Let me remind you - most of your time needs to be spent there. There are however a few more muscles which are worked best from the seated position.
Your Rhomboids are the muscles that occupy the area between the shoulderblades and the spine. They perform the ‘rowing’ […]

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If you have massaged before, you probably have used your knuckles. I can’t add much here, as most things are all too intuitive.
Two sets of knuckles.
So, there are two sets of knuckles you can use. First, the ones you knock on doors with, and second, being the ones you would punch someone with. (believe me, I […]

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Previous lesson: Using your knuckles. Next lesson: Introduction to the intermediate techniques.
Introduction to the TV massage series:
Technique # 1: Using your Thumbs and four fingers as a unit.
Technique # 2: Heel of hands and four fingers as a unit.
Technique # 3: Four fingers pushing downward.
Technique # 4: Using your knuckles.
Technique # 5: Using bony parts of […]

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So, here is another technique to cycle through.
Again, see the muscle as a wet towel.
So far in your life, and in these articles, you have massaged the FRONT and the BACK of the trapezius muscle. Generally, people don’t massage the top of the muscle at all. Thats what we will try now.
For this technique, place your fingertips on […]

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OK. If you only are here for 2 articles this visit, you are in luck - this one is much shorter.
Grab on to the trapezius.
Without the tips of your thumbs touching the recipient, place your hands on their trapezius. Then, go ahead and squeeze away. The same rules apply, as you have read earlier, but […]

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Visualize the trapezius as a wound up wet towel, and squeeze it dry.
Being the most intuitive method of massaging, gripping the trapezius on either side of the neck with both hands the way you would hold a large sandwich is how most of us do - and should do - […]

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This is the hyped article series your friends have told you about. It is everything they have said and more. What you learn here will not only teach you the how-to of massage, but will aid you in making massage a regular part of your relationship. Making the time for it is sometimes hard, as […]

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