This is a great video. I am a Massage Therapist of 20 years, working primarily with MFR, NMT, and Energy healing techniques, and I love to see that I'm not the only one doing "Swedish Myofascial"! I have taught Injury Rehab for many years, using MFR, NMT, and Swedish techniques, but always to people who were already Massage Therapists. Next month, I'm doing a brand new workshop based on combining intuitive energy work with my kind of Swedish Myofascial, but many of the people attending have had no massage training at all, so I've had to rethink how I would approach the class and introduce certain techniques to beginners. My search for introduction to MFR brought up your video and I absolutely loved the way you introduced concepts, making it simple and accessible. It gave me some great ideas on how to approach the workshop! No matter how long someone has been working with bodies, we can always learn new things from each other. Thank you!
That's really cool Erin, and I'm glad to hear that my stuff resonates with someone of your experience! By the way, I clicked through to your profile to see if you had any massage videos (you should!), and I too love the Great British Bake Off 😍
@@MassageSloth , I don't have anything on RUclips yet. Was hoping to create some videos this winter, as we just moved to Norway from the States and I finally have some time to dedicate to an online presence instead of just being in a classroom or practice. My website explains more of what I do and the classes I typically do: www.bodyadvocate.net.
"Of course, the tissue itself doesn't need to be smoothed out, and that's not something that we can accomplish with our hands. Instead, we're smoothing out the nervous system. We're using the fascia as a lever, dragging it slowly along, and allowing the body and brain to get a picture of its own connectedness." brilliant explanation, thanks!
I love your "friendly" approach to the body. I often remember a coworker/teacher saying he had a realization about not needing to "fix" everything in one session and just saying to the muscles, "Hello, little buddy! I see you, I got you." And I feel like you really embody that very, very well. I think it's awesome and I'm so glad you share this with the Sloth community!
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your experience and techniques.. I intuitively use myofascial and Swedish. When doing a myofascial course they never seem to teach you how to incorporate the techniques into the massage your clients have come to expect.. This confirms what I’ve always felt and Clients love it. Thank you
i love you! i am so interested in this and your explanation is so respectful, gentle, and detailed. i’ve gotten myofascial release that has been excruciatingly painful and fast, and it took me almost 4 days to recover (physically and emotionally :,-) so grateful for your work. i support you!
I'm so happy I chose your video to get my refresher on the technique! You explained everything perfectly. Everything is very natural and I usually incorporate many modalities into a session, given the needs of the receiver but I hadn't realized how much myofascial I already do! 💆🏽♀️ I enjoyed this video! Thank you!
I always thought massage had to be medium paced but having one sloth style massage myself, I've broaden my look.It was one of the best massage experience I had.
I love rewatching your videos for refreshers. They’re so well thought out and you’re so well spoken. Not to mention a talented LMT. Huge inspiration man!
Amazing. I've done a course on this. In just over 20 minutes you have given me a better understanding of this treatment than I learned in my whole course so thank you so much
I was so excited when I saw u had posted a new video....I watched every single one of your vids...very informative...I luv u...my clients luv u....u are the bomb. I use all the techniques you show and you are truly a blessing. Im your biggest fan!!!! You should think of doing seminars i definatly would attend. Since I have found your channel i dont bother lookng at others.
Simply one word: "Awesome !" thanks alot. You just confirmed a phenomena I've experienced every day since I started to work as physical therapist ( April 2019). Please keep on the good work !
I've been trying a variety of facial self-massaging techniques over the last few days for my jaw clenching but this worked dramatically better than anything else I tried. Fantastic.
Thanks for the great video! Learning this in school now, but the teacher wasn't very knowledgeable as it's a techniques class. This helped clarify so much. Much appreciated!
Hi Ian, I've just comleted my Diploma in Remedial Massage in Australia. I'm new to the scene but I have incorporated many of the techniques I have learned from your videos with great success. You have helped me so much! Thank you!
Thank you for making all your videos. your techniques have helped me in my course. your explanations are easy to understand. I look forward to more videos.
I love your video and I am so glad to have found it.. Everything is so well done: your voice is so pleasant and wonderful to listen to; the explanations are so detailed and thorough; and not only your knowledge but also your experience set you apart from so many others. You produce an excellent presentation! Thank you.
You are so nerdy at this video. Just love in it. Hahahaha. Thank you for your incredible work all these years and the tons of information. Peace and Love.
I have myofascial pain and my husband is helping me with this. I had a failed 5 level thoracic fusion and severe kyphosis and my pain is so intense that I can barely get out of bed. This kind of pain is no joke if you have it. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. I'm trying to decide which electives to take in massage therapy school, so I really appreciate being able to learn more about what exactly myofascial release therapy is! Will be binging all your other videos soon!
You're one of the only massage therapist that doesn't say all kinds of bullshit we usually hear. I loved your video on how muscle knots does not exist. Thank you. :)
love love love this video, its a great reminder of how to think about myofascial work, or now not to think, thanks so much :) if you ever come near maryland and do a class let us know
Thank you for posting this video. It was very informative, yet validating, as I already incorporate Myofascial Release into my Swedish massage. Love your videos videos.
Hi, Ian. Thanks for the great tips presented here! I follow your videos and tips all the time, so when I was given a new task to do at the spa today (myofascial release for a client), I was hoping you had something for me. Even though brief, I think what you covered was very adequate for preparing me for my MFR massage tomorrow. Thanks for all you do to help us massage therapists do the best we can for our clients!
Glad to have helped, Harry! If you have any questions about techniques, classes to try, etc, hit us up on the message board: facebook.com/groups/1793289647583837/
Very informative video, Ian. It answered a lot of questions for me. It also simplifies the process at bit; I like it that you took the time to mention that not all clients will experience a 'muscle release', but that the work appears to have therapeutic efficacy anyway. I like the idea of "myofascial sweedish". This is great stuff for current students, such as myself. Great work!
+Kerry Robbert Glad you liked it! I'm always interested in topics that are helpful to current students or new massage therapists, so let me know if there's anything that you'd like to see covered in the future. Thanks!
I FREAKING LOVED THIS VIDEO AND NOT JUST BECAUSE YOUR CLIENT HAD THE SAME NAME AS ME!!!!😍🤗Very right on point, very confident LOVED the sloth method! MADE ME THINK I PAID THOUSAND OF DOLLARS FOR YOUR CLASS!! KEEP IT UP FELLOW THERAPIST💜🤗
Thank you, Ian! I find myself coming back to your videos over and over; I really like how you teach. Also, the side eye you give your phone in the first 10 seconds of this video is great 🤣🤪 Thanks for leaving in bloopers.
Thank you so much for being willing to share what you have learned thought your practice, I appreciate the ability to be able to grow in my own practice throughout your videos!
Am I the only one that can't believe how he keeps a straight face when he just moved on and starts talking about facia with his face all scrunched up😹. Also, super informative! Thank you so much!
I follow you and Maria, and I just by watching Maria Instagram I saw a video of you helping with her massage videos while she is getting better. It was interested to know that you and Maria knows each other. I liked you both 🤗
I did this while laying down so I only did it on one side so my jaw on the right side felt so much looser than on the left and that was an interesting sensation to say the least. But this is very helpful! This helped relieve a tension headache I didn't even realize I had!
Myofascial-swedish, yes that's exactly how I would describe the type of myofascial release I do. I like to to really take my time doing a lot of slow Swedish techniques so really get a sense as to where the hypertonicity is.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I take bits and pieces and add them into my routine. I watched this video yesterday, today I have a return CL with crazy UB tension I usually do DT on her shoulders. Today I tried myo to do a less aggressive approach. Her feedback verbally was very helpful she enjoyed it immensely but the change in her tissue without being aggressive and just working extra slow very little medium was astounding I also made note to not “attack” any trigger points I will be using this more often. But I’m worried about how I can incorporate this in a full body with timing issues.
It sounds like you did a great job! The way I introduced this was to say the phrase, "there's something I'd like to try" a lot. Basically, tell your clients that you'd like to try something new, and that it'll be slower than they're used to, and that you'd love some feedback. I've never had anyone turn me down when I say, "I'd like to try something new," and it'll be a great chance to get some real-time feedback!
Thanks so much for this video, Ian! I recently graduated from massage school and am interested in pursuing training in myofascial release. From the research I've done so far, it seems as if there are many different interpretations of it. I like yours best and have learned a lot from your wonderful videos. Were you trained in John Barnes-style MFR?
+Paula Wald Glad you've found them useful, Paula! I was taught by Pete Whitridge, but he sticks to the American Southeast, and it can be hard to find his teaching schedule. I've been impressed by Walt Fritz, whose classes are available online, and who travels all over the US.
Ian, thank you for the in depth explanation, it really helps a lot. Btw, your facial expression at 0:09 was priceless, I couldn't help but replay it 3 times and had a good laugh for more than 10 minutes (😂😂😂 still laughing...sorry, can't stop😂😂😂 ) I think that is exactly how I looked like the first time I received myofascial treatment😂😂😂 I'm not even joking, it was really painful.
Thank you so much. It's a very interesting topic different from what I've been taught. I'm one of those therapist that believe trigger point therapy and DTM are effective means of addressing musculoskeletal conditions and I probably wont last long destroying my thumbs. I'm afraid of trying this simply because I don't know what the clients will feel and it'll be pretty awkward trying something outside of their expected standard of massage. I'll probably do some self-MFR before trying it in a clinic. Just need to be sure. Do you apply pressure just below the threshold in which the body starts resisting?
I've tried different pressure amounts based on the feel of the tissue, but I've settled on using whatever feels best to the client. It can still be somewhat intense when working with sensitive areas, but on the whole I want it to be pleasant and comfortable. I've had just as good results from this as I did when I was using substantially more! As for incorporating myofascial release, I do recommend trying it on yourself, as well as receiving from a variety of MTs. See what you can enjoy when you don't have a pressure agenda as a client. How slow can they go? Can "firm" feel just as good as "hurts-so-good"? This is also an area where trading with friends can be helpful. The more you can communicate back and forth, the more you can become confident that your hands still know what to do in this new style. If you haven't already, you should join us (and ask these same questions) in the forum! Just search "Massage Sloth Clubhouse" on Facebook.
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Could you let me know please about the table that you are using? Could you please share the brand? and is that a T wedge cushion under your client? Thanks again, your videos are amazing!
I'm actually unsure of what table that one is! I don't necessarily recommend it though, as I had to modify it to make it go low enough (make sure to look at that minimum height when considering a table). I think it was a cheapo brand. And that is indeed a T wedge, which I talk more about here: ruclips.net/video/YySHolwpDyc/видео.html
+msbt3 I'll probably do a sequel one day :) My other videos usually incorporate more specialized myofascial techniques, though I do tend to stick with a less strict form of the modality. I'm hoping that my myofascial stuff will be easier to spot in my other videos, now that I've actually defined my terms. Thanks for the kind words!
Very informative and interesting. Your voice is so soothing though I almost fell asleep towards the end. You should record sleep meditations. Great video, thanks!
I love how informative your videos are. To be honest, I'd listen to you read a math textbook since your voice has a wonderful way of relaxing me. Question for you: when your fingertips get around the client's PSIS during your linear palmar, do you stop, or do you lift your fingertips and finish through with your palm? Thanks, as always!
+Esther Bonds Ha! Thanks Esther, I'll keep that math textbook idea in mind :) As far as removing my fingers as I progress down the low back/pelvis, I maintain firm contact with my entire hand, including the palmar surface of the fingers. I find that lifting digits can feel tentative/nervous (and can lift the drape), and I'd rather alter my technique than come across as unsure. My only concern is with finger direction: If I'm traveling toward the intergluteal cleft, I make sure that my fingers are pointed elsewhere, so that there are no concerns about where I'm headed. I think that I might be less conservative than other practitioners when it comes to working under the drape, and interacting with areas near the sacrum. This should definitely be calibrated based on your therapeutic relationship with your client, and on conversations you've had regarding comfort. One of my most repeated phrases is, "as I'm working with your [hips, upper chest, medial thigh, etc], let me know if I'm getting too far into your personal space." Great question!
Having been a deep tissue sports massage fan, I hear you and because so many people in my circle DON'T like what I do, this certainly resonates with me. Thank you so much for the tutorials. Wanting to get a diploma/certification/accreditation, whatever, I live in South Africa, if you can advise? I am researching presently
I'm actually not sure about your options in South Africa (I'm pretty clueless about which schools to go to here in the US too). As far as this slow style versus faster styles, I'm actually a big fan of both. I mostly do this way because it fits with my approach to life, and it's kind to my body. I've also had some really exhilarating fast-paced massages, as well as great Thai massages, and I just had a great ashiatsu session (the therapist applies pressure with their feet). So, don't throw away the sports massage style, just be ready to have a bag full of tricks once you get through school. There are as many approaches as there are people.
Great videos, I appreciate the work you put into creating them. Its hard to find high quality videos like yours, visually and educationally. Do you use any techniques like gua sha or cupping?
+Kaila O Thanks so much, Kaila! MFR is about as specialized as I get, but I'm definitely planning to have some guest teachers on in the coming months and years.
Is there a way to contact you? Looking for someone with your knowledge near spring hill florida. Electrical Trauma injury with 22.9kv. Stiff pain trigger point all over. I was paraylized entire right side but walking now
This is a great video. I am a Massage Therapist of 20 years, working primarily with MFR, NMT, and Energy healing techniques, and I love to see that I'm not the only one doing "Swedish Myofascial"! I have taught Injury Rehab for many years, using MFR, NMT, and Swedish techniques, but always to people who were already Massage Therapists. Next month, I'm doing a brand new workshop based on combining intuitive energy work with my kind of Swedish Myofascial, but many of the people attending have had no massage training at all, so I've had to rethink how I would approach the class and introduce certain techniques to beginners. My search for introduction to MFR brought up your video and I absolutely loved the way you introduced concepts, making it simple and accessible. It gave me some great ideas on how to approach the workshop! No matter how long someone has been working with bodies, we can always learn new things from each other. Thank you!
That's really cool Erin, and I'm glad to hear that my stuff resonates with someone of your experience! By the way, I clicked through to your profile to see if you had any massage videos (you should!), and I too love the Great British Bake Off 😍
@@MassageSloth , I don't have anything on RUclips yet. Was hoping to create some videos this winter, as we just moved to Norway from the States and I finally have some time to dedicate to an online presence instead of just being in a classroom or practice. My website explains more of what I do and the classes I typically do: www.bodyadvocate.net.
"Of course, the tissue itself doesn't need to be smoothed out, and that's not something that we can accomplish with our hands. Instead, we're smoothing out the nervous system. We're using the fascia as a lever, dragging it slowly along, and allowing the body and brain to get a picture of its own connectedness." brilliant explanation, thanks!
By far the most meaningful explanation of myofascial release I've seen yet. Much appreciated!
I love your "friendly" approach to the body. I often remember a coworker/teacher saying he had a realization about not needing to "fix" everything in one session and just saying to the muscles, "Hello, little buddy! I see you, I got you." And I feel like you really embody that very, very well. I think it's awesome and I'm so glad you share this with the Sloth community!
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your experience and techniques.. I intuitively use myofascial and Swedish. When doing a myofascial course they never seem to teach you how to incorporate the techniques into the massage your clients have come to expect.. This confirms what I’ve always felt and Clients love it. Thank you
i love you! i am so interested in this and your explanation is so respectful, gentle, and detailed. i’ve gotten myofascial release that has been excruciatingly painful and fast, and it took me almost 4 days to recover (physically and emotionally :,-) so grateful for your work. i support you!
I'm so happy I chose your video to get my refresher on the technique! You explained everything perfectly. Everything is very natural and I usually incorporate many modalities into a session, given the needs of the receiver but I hadn't realized how much myofascial I already do! 💆🏽♀️ I enjoyed this video! Thank you!
Not sure what your first name is but your instructions are the best comprehensive overview of Myofascial release.
I always thought massage had to be medium paced but having one sloth style massage myself, I've broaden my look.It was one of the best massage experience I had.
Dear gentleman, you are always valuable to the a minute detail!
Hats off to you!
Love and blessings each and everyday !
been in extreme pain with tmj pain for 2 weeks.....this instantly worked for me and was comfortable and easy to do. Thank you so much.
I've found that doing this first and then doing further massage or exercises is super productive for tmj fyi
I love rewatching your videos for refreshers. They’re so well thought out and you’re so well spoken. Not to mention a talented LMT. Huge inspiration man!
Amazing. I've done a course on this. In just over 20 minutes you have given me a better understanding of this treatment than I learned in my whole course so thank you so much
This is a great demonstration! Extremely clear and easy to follow! Thank you!
I was so excited when I saw u had posted a new video....I watched every single one of your vids...very informative...I luv u...my clients luv u....u are the bomb. I use all the techniques you show and you are truly a blessing. Im your biggest fan!!!! You should think of doing seminars i definatly would attend. Since I have found your channel i dont bother lookng at others.
+Quanii Beautiful1q Thanks so much, Quanii! :)
Excellent
25+years massage therapist here.
Your work and my work are very alike.
Good stuff!!
My only go-to massage channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Ian! Much appreciated
Simply one word: "Awesome !" thanks alot. You just confirmed a phenomena I've experienced every day since I started to work as physical therapist ( April 2019). Please keep on the good work !
I've been trying a variety of facial self-massaging techniques over the last few days for my jaw clenching but this worked dramatically better than anything else I tried. Fantastic.
Great to hear!
This guy is a good therapist. Everything he is saying is true and accurate to too body release.
I love MFR! It’s helped me get
feeling back in my leg two years after my surgery.
I love how well you explain everything and the calm of it all. Thank you
I'm hooked and can't wait to take a workshop with you! You explain this so well and I love the intention/approach.
Thank you Meghan!
Thank you Ian for making this video, I find it very helpful, I love your approach ❤
Thanks for the great video! Learning this in school now, but the teacher wasn't very knowledgeable as it's a techniques class. This helped clarify so much. Much appreciated!
I'm a massage therapy student and have loved watching and learning from your videos! A very nice complement to what I'm learning in school. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Paige!
Hi Ian, I've just comleted my Diploma in Remedial Massage in Australia. I'm new to the scene but I have incorporated many of the techniques I have learned from your videos with great success. You have helped me so much!
Thank you!
Happy to have helped, and congrats!
Love your vidz Ian, and your reaction to the ping in beginning is priceless! LOL!! Thank you for not editing it out!
thank you Ian, your videos are very helpful. I like your way of filosophy. I find it very natural and strong and gentle.
You give the best massages, I love how you explain everything. I wish I had a massage therapist like this close to where I live :D
😍😍😍
Perhaps the single best massage video I've watched! Bravo!
Thank you for making all your videos. your techniques have helped me in my course. your explanations are easy to understand. I look forward to more videos.
I love your video and I am so glad to have found it.. Everything is so well done: your voice is so pleasant and wonderful to listen to; the explanations are so detailed and thorough; and not only your knowledge but also your experience set you apart from so many others. You produce an excellent presentation! Thank you.
Thanks so much, Rosline!
This was great. Really explained it in a simple way that gives me the confidence to to incorporate this.
Iam a newly trained massage therapist I really enjoy your approach..keep it up..thank you
"Myofascial Swedish", I love it! Thank you Ian.
Thank you! Clear instructions, easy to find and follow different topics based on transcript!
Just watching your videos relaxes me, saves $$
You are so nerdy at this video. Just love in it. Hahahaha. Thank you for your incredible work all these years and the tons of information. Peace and Love.
I have myofascial pain and my husband is helping me with this. I had a failed 5 level thoracic fusion and severe kyphosis and my pain is so intense that I can barely get out of bed. This kind of pain is no joke if you have it. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. I'm trying to decide which electives to take in massage therapy school, so I really appreciate being able to learn more about what exactly myofascial release therapy is! Will be binging all your other videos soon!
Thank you, sir. This was by far the best informational video I've seen thus far on MFR methodology. Subbed. Look fwd. to more excellent videos.
This is too good! I am in love with you Doc! Thank you, my jaw is happy now
You're one of the only massage therapist that doesn't say all kinds of bullshit we usually hear. I loved your video on how muscle knots does not exist. Thank you. :)
Trigger points have been proven under microscopes
Thank you so much, Massage Sloth! I've been watching your videos and they have been very helpful. You are an amazing teacher!
This is the best explanation I've heard; very helpful. Thank you 🙏
love love love this video, its a great reminder of how to think about myofascial work, or now not to think, thanks so much :) if you ever come near maryland and do a class let us know
Wow I totally get this. I'm thinking it's assisting the body to realise possible changes in route.
Thank you for posting this video. It was very informative, yet validating, as I already incorporate Myofascial Release into my Swedish massage. Love your videos videos.
Hi, Ian. Thanks for the great tips presented here! I follow your videos and tips all the time, so when I was given a new task to do at the spa today (myofascial release for a client), I was hoping you had something for me. Even though brief, I think what you covered was very adequate for preparing me for my MFR massage tomorrow. Thanks for all you do to help us massage therapists do the best we can for our clients!
Glad to have helped, Harry! If you have any questions about techniques, classes to try, etc, hit us up on the message board: facebook.com/groups/1793289647583837/
Very informative video, Ian. It answered a lot of questions for me. It also simplifies the process at bit; I like it that you took the time to mention that not all clients will experience a 'muscle release', but that the work appears to have therapeutic efficacy anyway. I like the idea of "myofascial sweedish". This is great stuff for current students, such as myself. Great work!
+Kerry Robbert Glad you liked it! I'm always interested in topics that are helpful to current students or new massage therapists, so let me know if there's anything that you'd like to see covered in the future. Thanks!
I FREAKING LOVED THIS VIDEO AND NOT JUST BECAUSE YOUR CLIENT HAD THE SAME NAME AS ME!!!!😍🤗Very right on point, very confident LOVED the sloth method! MADE ME THINK I PAID THOUSAND OF DOLLARS FOR YOUR CLASS!! KEEP IT UP FELLOW THERAPIST💜🤗
You're one of my favorites! I always take away new knowledge from your videos. You help reinvent my sessions. Thank you so much!
I second that. Australia is a great place to come visit for seminars!! Thank you.
Thank you, Ian! I find myself coming back to your videos over and over; I really like how you teach. Also, the side eye you give your phone in the first 10 seconds of this video is great 🤣🤪 Thanks for leaving in bloopers.
Thanks Lisa 😁
This guy is so cute and calming! I’d love to go to him!!!
I'm studying Equine bodywork..this is fascinating & helpful..thank you
You're a chill dude
Thank you so much for being willing to share what you have learned thought your practice, I appreciate the ability to be able to grow in my own practice throughout your videos!
Am I the only one that can't believe how he keeps a straight face when he just moved on and starts talking about facia with his face all scrunched up😹.
Also, super informative! Thank you so much!
Best part of the video 😂
Excellent video and presentation... super helpful to my clients
I follow you and Maria, and I just by watching Maria Instagram I saw a video of you helping with her massage videos while she is getting better. It was interested to know that you and Maria knows each other. I liked you both 🤗
She is the best!
Such a great teacher mr sloth
Very informative, thank you.looking for more videos from you Ian.
Great video.. Good to see a new video from you. Been some time. I'm enrolled in a 4 day myofascial Release course soon and I wanted a quick heads up
What a great explanation and demonstration. Thank you 🙏🏼
I did this while laying down so I only did it on one side so my jaw on the right side felt so much looser than on the left and that was an interesting sensation to say the least.
But this is very helpful! This helped relieve a tension headache I didn't even realize I had!
thank you so much for sharing your work...your explanations are amazing and help me to visualize the work we are doing...thanks!
this has really aided my studies. thank you
Thank you so much Ian. This is very helpful as I have Sjogrens and my jaws swell up and are very tender and painful. I also have OA and RA.
Great demonstration and explanation. Thank you
Myofascial-swedish, yes that's exactly how I would describe the type of myofascial release I do. I like to to really take my time doing a lot of slow Swedish techniques so really get a sense as to where the hypertonicity is.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I take bits and pieces and add them into my routine. I watched this video yesterday, today I have a return CL with crazy UB tension I usually do DT on her shoulders. Today I tried myo to do a less aggressive approach. Her feedback verbally was very helpful she enjoyed it immensely but the change in her tissue without being aggressive and just working extra slow very little medium was astounding I also made note to not “attack” any trigger points I will be using this more often. But I’m worried about how I can incorporate this in a full body with timing issues.
It sounds like you did a great job! The way I introduced this was to say the phrase, "there's something I'd like to try" a lot. Basically, tell your clients that you'd like to try something new, and that it'll be slower than they're used to, and that you'd love some feedback. I've never had anyone turn me down when I say, "I'd like to try something new," and it'll be a great chance to get some real-time feedback!
Thanks for sharing. I love your myofasical Swedish ,so cool.
Excellent video. I can definitely feel something in,y face and jaw.
Thanks so much for this video, Ian! I recently graduated from massage school and am interested in pursuing training in myofascial release. From the research I've done so far, it seems as if there are many different interpretations of it. I like yours best and have learned a lot from your wonderful videos. Were you trained in John Barnes-style MFR?
+Paula Wald Glad you've found them useful, Paula! I was taught by Pete Whitridge, but he sticks to the American Southeast, and it can be hard to find his teaching schedule. I've been impressed by Walt Fritz, whose classes are available online, and who travels all over the US.
+Massage Sloth I was able to find a Walt Fritz seminar near me in March. Thanks for helping me find a direction, Ian!
Ian, thank you for the in depth explanation, it really helps a lot. Btw, your facial expression at 0:09 was priceless, I couldn't help but replay it 3 times and had a good laugh for more than 10 minutes (😂😂😂 still laughing...sorry, can't stop😂😂😂 ) I think that is exactly how I looked like the first time I received myofascial treatment😂😂😂 I'm not even joking, it was really painful.
Thank you for your time.
Exactly the video I needed. Thank you so much!
Thanks. I can slow my techniques down a bit, confidently. Nice hands and curiosity. 🙏
Thank you so much. It's a very interesting topic different from what I've been taught. I'm one of those therapist that believe trigger point therapy and DTM are effective means of addressing musculoskeletal conditions and I probably wont last long destroying my thumbs. I'm afraid of trying this simply because I don't know what the clients will feel and it'll be pretty awkward trying something outside of their expected standard of massage. I'll probably do some self-MFR before trying it in a clinic.
Just need to be sure. Do you apply pressure just below the threshold in which the body starts resisting?
I've tried different pressure amounts based on the feel of the tissue, but I've settled on using whatever feels best to the client. It can still be somewhat intense when working with sensitive areas, but on the whole I want it to be pleasant and comfortable. I've had just as good results from this as I did when I was using substantially more! As for incorporating myofascial release, I do recommend trying it on yourself, as well as receiving from a variety of MTs. See what you can enjoy when you don't have a pressure agenda as a client. How slow can they go? Can "firm" feel just as good as "hurts-so-good"? This is also an area where trading with friends can be helpful. The more you can communicate back and forth, the more you can become confident that your hands still know what to do in this new style. If you haven't already, you should join us (and ask these same questions) in the forum! Just search "Massage Sloth Clubhouse" on Facebook.
Where in London do they offe this massage please?. Thanks for the info.
❤❤ thank you so much 😊 this video was very help ful to my life
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Could you let me know please about the table that you are using? Could you please share the brand? and is that a T wedge cushion under your client? Thanks again, your videos are amazing!
I'm actually unsure of what table that one is! I don't necessarily recommend it though, as I had to modify it to make it go low enough (make sure to look at that minimum height when considering a table). I think it was a cheapo brand. And that is indeed a T wedge, which I talk more about here: ruclips.net/video/YySHolwpDyc/видео.html
@@MassageSloth Thank you so much Ian. Much appreciated, I'll be ordering one of those chest cushions.
Awesome! I love it. So thorough as usual. Think we can get an advanced myo video? Yea never satisfied but very appreciative.
+msbt3 I'll probably do a sequel one day :) My other videos usually incorporate more specialized myofascial techniques, though I do tend to stick with a less strict form of the modality. I'm hoping that my myofascial stuff will be easier to spot in my other videos, now that I've actually defined my terms.
Thanks for the kind words!
+Massage Sloth NP! thank you!
Very informative and interesting. Your voice is so soothing though I almost fell asleep towards the end. You should record sleep meditations. Great video, thanks!
I love how informative your videos are. To be honest, I'd listen to you read a math textbook since your voice has a wonderful way of relaxing me. Question for you: when your fingertips get around the client's PSIS during your linear palmar, do you stop, or do you lift your fingertips and finish through with your palm? Thanks, as always!
+Esther Bonds Ha! Thanks Esther, I'll keep that math textbook idea in mind :) As far as removing my fingers as I progress down the low back/pelvis, I maintain firm contact with my entire hand, including the palmar surface of the fingers. I find that lifting digits can feel tentative/nervous (and can lift the drape), and I'd rather alter my technique than come across as unsure. My only concern is with finger direction: If I'm traveling toward the intergluteal cleft, I make sure that my fingers are pointed elsewhere, so that there are no concerns about where I'm headed.
I think that I might be less conservative than other practitioners when it comes to working under the drape, and interacting with areas near the sacrum. This should definitely be calibrated based on your therapeutic relationship with your client, and on conversations you've had regarding comfort. One of my most repeated phrases is, "as I'm working with your [hips, upper chest, medial thigh, etc], let me know if I'm getting too far into your personal space."
Great question!
that's a great phrase. Thanks! I'm going to start using that! :)
I'm appreciate so much your job. Thanks to you I improved my techniques.
I love your channel sooo much
Genius as always
Brilliant. Thank you. Its a pity that watching your videos doesnt count towards our CPD points for the Massage Training Institute 😁
More of myofascial release videos please:)
Just found your channel, Ian. Thanks! (From someone who is beginning to suspect that a variety of problems I have all have to do with the fascia.)
excellent video. very well done. im currently studying osteopathy and your ability to convey meaning in very good. subscribed and thanks
VERY GOOD INFORMATION. Thank you for sharing
Having been a deep tissue sports massage fan, I hear you and because so many people in my circle DON'T like what I do, this certainly resonates with me. Thank you so much for the tutorials. Wanting to get a diploma/certification/accreditation, whatever, I live in South Africa, if you can advise? I am researching presently
I'm actually not sure about your options in South Africa (I'm pretty clueless about which schools to go to here in the US too). As far as this slow style versus faster styles, I'm actually a big fan of both. I mostly do this way because it fits with my approach to life, and it's kind to my body. I've also had some really exhilarating fast-paced massages, as well as great Thai massages, and I just had a great ashiatsu session (the therapist applies pressure with their feet). So, don't throw away the sports massage style, just be ready to have a bag full of tricks once you get through school. There are as many approaches as there are people.
How can anyone unlike a Sloth video?
Great videos, I appreciate the work you put into creating them. Its hard to find high quality videos like yours, visually and educationally. Do you use any techniques like gua sha or cupping?
+Kaila O Thanks so much, Kaila! MFR is about as specialized as I get, but I'm definitely planning to have some guest teachers on in the coming months and years.
+Massage Sloth Thanks for the reply!
Is there a way to contact you? Looking for someone with your knowledge near spring hill florida. Electrical Trauma injury with 22.9kv. Stiff pain trigger point all over. I was paraylized entire right side but walking now
Awesome video!!