Required Archives: Half-roll

Hamstrings, with half-roll

A TolaPoint 750 raised on two Wedges and mounted on a half-roll. The height and angle of the Point compensate for the natural bend in the leg. Any movement of the leg results in immediate pressure response from the Point, making your bodywork accurate, precise and efficient.

Lie with the knee of your affected leg bent over your TolaPoint.
Relax your hamstring and let the weight of your leg rest on your Point to generate pressure as required. To increase the pressure, keep your hamstring relaxed and use your hips and torso to roll your leg toward your Point.
For an intense pressure experience, sit to lean the weight of your torso onto your leg.

How to

How to create a kneading pressure

How to loop a TolaStrap over your shoulder

How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

How to increase the depth of your massage

Related techniques

Hamstrings, with looped Strap

Shin, with looped Strap

Hamstring, with foam roll

Calf, with looped Strap

Calf

Thigh

Hamstrings

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Shoulder, with half-roll

A 750 is shown mounted on a half-roll. The 750 is engaged with the lateral shoulder, but this technique can also be used to address the front and rear shoulder.

Gently lean against your Point to trap the half-roll between your shoulder and the surface.
Shift your body weight toward your Point to increase pressure as required.
Further increase the pressure, if necessary, by using your legs to push your shoulder toward your Point.

How to

How to create a kneading pressure

How to loop a TolaStrap over your shoulder

How to anchor an open TolaStrap using a closed door

How to increase the depth of your massage

Related techniques

Upper-back and shoulders

Front of shoulder, and chest

Shoulders and back

Shoulders, with looped Strap

Lateral shoulder

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Neck, with half-roll

A single Wedge configuration on a half-roll is shown. The half roll and Wedge are raising and angling the Point to compensate for the natural curve of the neck.

Lie, to gently settle your neck onto your Point. Rest the back of your head on the roll.
Relax your neck, and use the weight of your head to generate the required pressure.
For more pressure, use your opposite shoulder and knee to roll your body toward your Point, 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.