Specific Massage Techniques?

[Akima]

Hello,

I'm not in training to be an RMT or anything, but I am highly interested into what makes a good massage, what moves are therapeutic to specific areas, etc. I'm specifically looking for the mid to upper back and shoulder area.

Thanks for your time.

 

[Steve-O]

Begin by using palm presses up and down the muscles along the spine. to warm up the muscles.
take your thumb and drag it up along the medial side of the scapulas. do one side at a time.
keep doing that but drag it over the shoulder to neck muscle.
I'd also do this: place both thumbs on the muscle along the spine in between the scapula and the spine. try to pull the (rhomboid) muscles in between the scapula and the spine. Drag your thumbs toward the scapula.
I hope i explained that well, if not try observing some massages.

 

[Donnie]

Get low, get low get low get loooow!

 

[LillyB]

It is important that you study anatomy and physiology before you start to massage people. Massage can be dangerous - I know someone who is quadriplegic as a result of a massage. Train properly or keep your hands to yourself.