Off Table Neckwork?

[$D@VI3$]

Is anyone familiar with working the neck off the table? It looks very interesting. Brett Rogers in Asheville teaches a class on this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0XVXKj6L74

 

[Julian]

Off Table Neckwork?

It's very effective for positional release techniques and MFR/unwinding, in my experience. The client may feel more secure with a pillow on the practitioner's lap, so that's how I do it.

 

[Femme fatale]

Off Table Neckwork?

Fascinating. It allows for a lot of ROM/passive movement techniques as well. I think if I were to have this done to me, I'd prefer a pillow like mtnlionz said, but it looks very relaxing.

 

[smoochy "yassassin"]

Off Table Neckwork?

Oh that looks absolutely delicious! I've used this technique during craniosacral sessions for unwinding the neck. I have foam cushions on my lap to support my arms and shoulders, just have to be sure to leave room for the neck to move into extension if that's where it wants to go. The only challenge I've had when receiving it is if the therapist isn't well supported, muscle fatigue will set in and you'll get a bit of a shakiness going on.

So glad to see this - I haven't used this in a long time and have some clients who could benefit

 

[Johnny G]

Off Table Neckwork?

I like the idea of the pillow or cushion on the lap as well, and am thankful to mtnlionz for mentioning that.

That work looks like it would feel great. My neck work is of a deeper and more static variety, and I actually need the table to support my forearms most of the time. However, you can bet I am going to add this to my bag of tricks. Massage recon at it's finest!

 

[Irohekedire]

Off Table Neckwork?

I have done some of this as well - it can be great for many issues. However, instead of having their head off the table, I might have them supine with a pillow under their upper back, or supine on a Bodycushion with the head support removed, etc. Practitioner body mechanics are very important, as I know one MT who had overuse issues with her hands and forearms from holding the head up too much.