The diaphragm can be a tricky area to work on directly, but it’s one of our biggest and most important muscles! Diaphragm massage can help with back pain, hip pain, and even shoulder and neck pain. Watch this engaging tutorial video on myofascial release techniques to better understand how you can release the diaphragm for your clients and restore better breathing patterns.
Our courses are approved for continuing education for massage therapy in New York State as well all nationally in all states that accept accredited courses through NCBTMB.
“Bodyworks DW Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and is also sponsored by NCBTMB to teach New York LMTs continuing education that is accepted by the state of New York for license renewal.”
“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.”
Chapters
00:00 Importance of the Diaphragm
02:13 Technique: Releasing the Diaphragm
03:37 Technique: Myofascial Stroke on the Diaphragm
06:34 Technique: Compressing the Belly
11:34 Breathing Patterns and Control
15:08 Interrupting Breath Control Patterns
18:35 Advanced Techniques Workshop