Self-Massage: Shoulder and Upper Back reset
Wall chest opener: At shoulder height, place one palm and forearm against a wall. Slowly turn your body to the right until you feel a gentle stretch through your chest and biceps. Hold for 30 seconds. Now turn to the left and hold for another 30 seconds.
Scapula slides: Stand up tall and gently pull your shoulder blades down and together. Hold for 3 seconds. Release. Repeat 3 times. Take a deep breath. Release. Smile!
Article source: Massage Therapy Journal, Spring 2026 • Image: Wikipedia
Massage Tipof the week
Anatomy lesson: Stress and your Masseter Muscle
Your masseter muscle is one of the four muscles responsible for the action of mastication (chewing). When the masseter contracts, it produces a powerful elevation of the mandible, closing the mouth. Its insertion along the angle and lateral surface of the ramus also allows it to aid in the protrusion of the mandible, allowing for the anterior motion of the jaw.
Sometimes your jaw just hurts! To relax your masseter muscles:
- Place the knuckles of both hands just beneath the cheekbones and press in.
- Slowly open your mouth and press in against the jaw muscles with your knuckles.
- End the compression and stretching when you meet the edge of the jawbone.
- Repeat at least 10 times. Feel better!
Sources: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov • oshercenter.org • Image: Wiki Commons
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