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A shoulder massage is a great way to help someone relax, particularly if they’ve been working at a desk all day. It can be done without oil, or through clothes, and is therefore also an ideal platonic massage for giving to friends without looking like you have ulterior motives.
This massage shouldn’t be done on anyone with injuries to their shoulder or neck, allergies to any oil you may be using, or skin problems. Ideally you should be in a relaxing environment, and there should be a comfortable chair for the person you’re massaging to sit in that still allows you to reach their shoulders, neck and upper back. You should be able to massage them without having to bend over, or else by the time you’ve finished you’ll need a back massage to get over it.
* Stand behind the person you’re massaging as they sit down. If they’ve taken their top off, offer a towel for them to cover the bits you’re not massaging, unless it’s both very warm and you know each other very well. If using oil, put a little in the palms of your hands and rub them together to warm it up.
* Start using sweeping, stroking movements (effleurage) of your palms over their upper back and shoulders, to coat the skin in a small amount of oil. Using far too much oil means you can’t grip the skin for some of the moves. Work from the centre up and out wherever possible. You can use this move to find any knots in the muscle for later moves.
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