Deep tissue techniques can make all the difference for client pain issues but sometimes clients just can’t take the pressure. These two hand “good cop bad cop” techniques can be very effective ways to help the client’s brain and nervous system more easily take deeper work without flinching or protecting. Enjoy!
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“The massage therapy techniques shown on our channel are meant to be applied by a certified and/or licensed massage therapist or anyone who is trained to practice manual therapy techniques in their locality according to their local laws, regulations, health codes, etc. Bodyworks DW Inc. and David Weintraub LMT are not responsible for the results of anyone who tries these techniques with or without adequate training.”
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Good Cop Bad Cop Techniques
01:16 Using Gentle Rocking as the Good Cop
03:20 Client Movement as a Distraction
04:14 Gentle Contact as a Signal
05:03 Deeper Work on the Quads
06:18 Passive Movement for Palatability
07:27 Using Reiki-style Contact
09:09 Creating Distraction with Gentle Touch
09:42 Importance of Body Mechanics
09:57 Workshop and Conclusion
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