Why Pushing Down on the Spine Could Be Hurting Your Client
Are you making this common mistake in your massage therapy sessions?
Many therapists see a client’s upper back and assume it's kyphosis — but in some cases, it’s actually a dorsal dish (flat back). Pushing the spine down toward the table in this case doesn’t help — it can make things worse.
In this video, Yuris from Life RX Wellness explains how to spot the difference between true kyphosis and dorsal dish, and what to do instead.
✅ Learn:
How to assess dorsal dish posture
Why pressing down on the spine is incorrect
How to release the longissimus, spinalis, and surrounding muscles
How to gently encourage spinal decompression instead of compression
This is essential for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and movement educators who want to improve results and avoid causing harm.
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