Back & Core Massage Techniques

Massage Tutorials • Back & Core

Explore back and core massage tutorials designed for therapists and curious learners. Build practical skills, understand anatomy, and improve outcomes for stability, support, and whole-body movement.

The Erector Spinae Group

Let's Rock

Learn about the muscles that make up the upper, mid and lower back, the varying articulations of the spine with the scapula and pelvis and related dysfunctions. Dive into posture and movement. But most of all, enjoy the unique approaches and humor in this back massage tutorial created to help you rock this group.

The Trapezius

A Complex Fan of Contractile Tissue

Explore the traps, all upper, middle and lower parts. Peruse the modules below to learn about our favorite basics (plus a few extras!) on working with the trapezius muscle. Learn how to unstick and maneuver through this huge muscle and get results with your clients.

Quadratus Lumborum

Muscles Bound By Love... I Mean Fascia

The low back has, oh, so many parts and, oh, so many possibilities for both function and dysfunction. Get to know the QL and learn about its relationship to the Psoas utilizing several learning tools, ranging from a humorous yet insightful podcast and musings to technique and anatomy videos and a CE course.

Intercostals

The Paradox of the Intercostals

You might be familiar with the Ship of Theseus. But do you know about the Paradox of the Intercostals? They both involve planks. And they both raise some interesting questions. Take a moment to compare Theseus’ Paradox to the quandary that are the intercostal muscles. Whether you prefer to watch, listen, read or earn CE credits, we've got musings, knowledge and insights designed to help you forge your own path.

Rectus Abdominus

The Quilted Belly Protector

The rectus abdominis isn’t just a six-pack flex—it’s the quilted protector of your core, controlling posture, breath, and stability. But does it really need to be that tense? This tutorial explores abdominal massage techniques, breathwork, and how to bring balance back to this essential muscle. Includes video, podcast, and expert insights.

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