The Lats and Their Little Helper: A Bodywork Tutorial

The Lats may be a shoulder muscle, but there are a whole lot of roots in the low back. Get to know the lats a little better - and the Teres Major - which make for a very funny looking flower. CLICK SHOW MORE

Certification and Licensing: This video does not confer certification or licensing in massage therapy. Professional certification often requires practical, hands-on training and assessments beyond what can be conveyed in a video.

Liability: This video does not claim any liability for injuries or damages that may result from attempting the techniques demonstrated in this video. Rebel Massage encourages viewers to practice responsibly and within their skill level.

[KellysHomeSpa]

Whenever I feel worthless as a LMT I go back and rewatch your videos and immediately feel so much better! I pray one day I’ll get to meet you in Thank you for all you

[FriendofBill-]

16 years a therapist here, but I still learn so much from your videos. You are a really excellent teacher. Thank you!

[prettybyaccident]

I just passed my MBlex yesterday and I'm excited to start bodywork for real now! Love following channels like this that will help me succeed!

[kelseyjohnson]

The “only watering the petals” is such memorable phrasing! Great way to explain it to clients as well.

[myofasciatherapy]

You are the most richest holistic source and your teaching abilities are super natural! My Bodywork has TCM Background. You vid about the Lymph btw - how I found you to share with clients is of a higher realm 😉 Glad I found you!

[whoissam]

Missed you Allison!! Need more of your videos!

[shanesepurcell]

You are an AMAZING massage therapist! I just love watching your videos and dream of getting a massage from you! I just recently graduated massage school and hope to be amazing like you one day! Thank you for your teachings 🙏

[terraloft]

Sigh, just listening to the process, your hands interpreting into the body your words; a painting, layers of medium, stroke by stroke, reveals thought behind words; intention infiltrates and purifies....
The privilege of sharing a session with you - such a richness .
Thank you

[mcmjr]

Just the first two minutes alone is awesome information for how to work the lower lats! Upper lats are easier to focus on to get at and then the subscap after.

[fearnette]

I passed the MBlex on November 1st! I just got my physical license yesterday and I can’t wait to start practicing! Your videos are going to help me sooo much.

[deathsoulger]

I had a client with a tight Teres Major. I didn't know what muscle it was at the time. It's oddly great when i get a client with a tight muscle that I'm not papationaly familiar with; So good for learning, and your videos are great!.

[marwafedires]

Love all your videos, it's very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I've learned a lot ❤️

[lw]

Your knowledge and techniques go beyond the typical therapist. Would love to have someone who can replicate this massage in SWFL

[ladyscarfaceangel]

This technique will take some time & practice to master but I like it a lot! Thank you! I have so many clients who believe hard pressure is the answer. I have a difficult time trying to explain to them that is double work for me when you're not letting go. You have to let go first. I can see some of them having a problem with this technique because I can't drive my elbow into it. So in their head it isn't doing anything for them. It can be frustrating when I'm working an area like this & they respond with, "Don't worry, you're not gonna hurt me if you dig in more." Or "Feel free to use that elbow." They aren't even letting go yet. Patience please. 🧘‍♀️ 🙏

[lilleesapipes]

Fantastic use of the flower imagery on the back at the end! Thorough a precise. Thank you for your practice :)

[motivationpositivityeman]

Yes we are happy to this blog I love it learning's

[Observant_Truth]

I wish I could work my own lats! I have be experiencing some inflexibility and feelings of slight restriction when using my upper body lately. Ive been unable to locate the source of my issue with my lacrosse ball (which I roll around on almost everyday). Stretching would help, but only until I had to engage the upper body and my arms again. I've been getting quite frustrated being a massage therapist professionally.
Especially a massage therapist who is unable to locate or effectively treat her own issues! Gah! I wasn't even thinking about this group as the source, but when i pulled on my own lats while in a seated position. I was like ohhhh man! This is definitely an area I've been neglecting! Even just a short amount of gentle kneeding in my la, helped my shoulder blade find a more comfortable position in which to rest. My upper arm doesnt feel as restricted when checking my range of motion. Sweet! Now I can add the right stretches to my routine!! Now I can easily tough up these muscles when doing my general back and arm routine on my clients! Thanks a bunch!!

[lqqjinn]

Thank you for sharing! I’m a student, and I Love your videos! 🤩

[OwlofHorus]

Thank you for sharing such insightful knowledge!! I hope you return to us again 😢

[choiceblade]

Flower picture really apt, and highly succinct!! Consummate teaching.