# Back ## Position for massaging back * Lay patient face down on stomach * Elevate feet of patient slightly with pillow or yoga roll ## Techniques * apply pressure with knuckles at the edge of spine * lift & squeeze neck muscles * circular deep stroke * massage with hand moving on the side of the body up into the arm joint * lift side of shoulder and move hand forward toward head # Overall tips * Warm up body & muscles by generally applying broad strokes/light pressure over the whole back area * long gliding strokes instead of short and choppy * don't move too fast, be deliberately slow and sometimes hold positions for a bit * never apply pressure on spine * always maintain contact with at least one hand # Instruction videos * [Tense shoulders & neck pain - upper back](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sr8jubMsi0\&t=554s) * [Deep tissue massage (detailed)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtDxA3c9\_\_w) * [Lower back techniques (short)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8EIt3Bgu\_cU) * [4 Simple techniques for calfs/legs](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8ihJjBu5QM/)