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If you haven't been using your foam roller, this is your sign to start using it more!

Everyone knows how to use it while sitting on it, but you can also roll your body to hit different angles or you can even use the roller against the wall!

Be creative and play with it to hit those areas that always gives you issues 👍

The range of positions and the variety of ways to work on a client is what makes Thai Massage different.

I love the seated position for things like this, but not every client will be able to sit comfortably on the floor. However, we still have face-down, face-up, and side-lying positions to work with!

The ability to be versatile and adapt to different bodies makes Thai Massage something to keep an open mind about 👍

I recently broke the 100 mark for both the number of posts made and followers 😭

It has been slow, and sometimes painful, process to follow through on, but I'm delighted to have kept up and made some progress!

Thanks to those who've supported me along the way!

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A surprising area of tenderness for many is this area on the side of the ribs.

You can access muscles like the serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi (lats). They are not rotator cuff muscles, but due to their respective attachments into the shoulder blade and the arm, you can bet they're sore from how most people have rounded shoulders.

I recommend rolling or stretching this area out! I'd say don't try it on a soft surface since it doesn't roll well (like in the video 😅) and a bigger roller might make it easier to roll as well.

This is a nice little accupressure spot for your thumb!

If you are feeling sore around your thumb, this could be a tender spot for you.

Even if you don't work intensively with your hands, things like scrolling through your phone with your thumb can add up! Don't let that tension just keep mounting by giving the area a little massage from time to time.

Can you guess what movement this stretch involves? If you guessed rotation, you're correct!

Ideally, you have some rotational movements incorporated into your exercise and stretch routines.

We move in many different ways, so it's a good idea to train your body to move in different ways.

After all, we want to move with the lowest chance of hurting ourselves from it 👍

Thinking about getting a massage on your mind lately? Take this as a sign 😉

To be fair, if you're thinking about it, that's probably because your body actually needs it.

A Thai Massage like this can get your joints moving while you zone out 💤

You asked, I delivered! Here's a tutorial on how to fold a fitted sheet 🧺

As a massage therapist doing his own laundry, you just have to learn how to fold them quickly and cleanly cause they can't look like you just tossed them into a bag after it came out the dryer.

Here's what I do and hope this makes your fitted sheet folding less of a nuisance!

When I make the initial contact with Thai Massage, whether that is a palm on your shoulder or feet, I settle myself into the session by breathing out slowly.

From there, I settle my breath in a slow pattern that helps me be present and tuned in. After all, if I'm not relaxed, how can I help you relax?

By settling my nervous system, I am able to help you settle your nervous system 🤝

Come try a Thai Massage some time!

One of my favorite techniques for Thai Massage is stomping along the hamstrings!

It's an area that can be difficult to get into by yourself using a foam roller as sometimes, you need a bit more leverage to get the pressure you want.

This is a nice way to relax and get that under appreciated area worked on!