How to learn no BS massage fast? Feet, tight spots, trapezius muscle massage using hands, elbows, knuckles (? maybe, no idea), every day objects etc. It is not a question about self massage (foam rollers, tennis balls, theracane etc.) though...

[deleted] · 2016-08-22T23:14:14+00:00

BrodinsOats · 2016-08-22T23:52:26+00:00

I know your question says you're not interested in self massage, but I've gotten really fucking good at massage just from working on myself a ton.

I have a couple different foam rollers (one firm, one soft), lacrosse balls, this wooden massage tool, and a foam ball.

You learn to read the muscle and figure out how it responds to different types of pressure. From this, I've just intuitively applied it when giving massages in using my hands, knuckles, forearms, and elbows.

Sometimes I will lie down on the ground and work my chest and shoulders with my hands, using a bit of massage oil. Coconut oil works well, too.

I've also picked up things from getting massages occasionally and paying attention to what they're doing.

One big tip: focus on breathing. I like to coach her through some breathing before starting, and then deeply breathe with her during the massage. It makes a huge difference.

I've been curious about taking classes to formalize my knowledge...but it seems pretty expensive for something that I don't want to pursue for a career.

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