Areas Archives: Neck

How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

Side and back of neck, with rolled hand-towel

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Back of neck

Back of neck, hand-held

Side and back of neck, with rolled hand-towel

A 750 and Wedge configuration positioned on a rolled hand towel is shown. The towel and Wedge raise the 750 to compensate for the natural curve of the neck and angling it in at 90° to the neck. The angle and height of the 750, relative to the user, mean that only small movements are […]

Roll a hand-towel lengthwise and fold about 4 inches of one end back under the roll.
Place the towel on a flat, comfortable surface and then place your TolaPoint on the folded end. Lie to settle your neck gently onto your Point.
Relax your neck, shoulders and upper back and use the weight of your head to generate the pressure.

Important: When massaging your neck area, avoid putting pressure on your vertebral or carotid arteries. A simple rule is: never massage a pulse. Be aware however, that the pulse from your vertebral artery may be difficult to detect. Consult with your therapist or doctor if you are unsure.

How to

How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

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Neck, with half-roll

Back of neck

Back of neck, hand-held

Variations

Angle your Point backwards to reach your occipitals.

Use two Points to work both sides of your neck simultaneously.

Back of neck

A Wedge-pair configuration is shown. The Wedges correct for the curve of the neck and angle the tola 750 ‘up’ into the occipitals.

Lie to settle your neck gently onto your TolaPoint.
Relax your neck and use the weight of your head to generate the pressure.

Important: When massaging your neck area, avoid putting pressure on your vertebral or carotid arteries. A simple rule is: never massage a pulse. Be aware however, that the pulse from your vertebral artery may be difficult to detect. Consult with your therapist or doctor if you are unsure.

How to

How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

Side and back of neck, with rolled hand-towel

Related techniques

Neck, with half-roll

Back of neck, hand-held

Back of neck, hand-held

A tola 750 mounted on a Tola Rocker is shown, but a Wedge configuration is also appropriate. If you are able to comfortably rest your head in your hands while lying on your back, this is an excellent technique for applying dynamic pressure to the back of your neck.

Hold your TolaPoint in your hand, then lie, to place your head on a pillow with your Point in your hand underneath your neck.
Gently settle your neck onto your Point.
Relax your neck, and use the weight of your head to generate the required pressure.
For more pressure, push up with your hand, or use your legs to push your neck toward your Point.

Important: When massaging your neck area, avoid putting pressure on your vertebral or carotid arteries. A simple rule is: never massage a pulse. Be aware however, that the pulse from your vertebral artery may be difficult to detect. Consult with your therapist or doctor if you are unsure.

How to

How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

Side and back of neck, with rolled hand-towel

Related techniques

Neck, with half-roll

Back of neck