I cannot fail to notice when I view various massage videos and books the lack of instructions and techniques on how to massage the neck. Our massage video package contains numerous massage techniques to soothe and stretch the neck muscles. It also contains various articulations to free the joints between the neck vertebrae. These articulations relieve the pressure on the nerves caused by restricted joints in the neck. Alongside with the neck techniques we also have included many shoulder, face and head techniques as it is always advisable to treat these areas together.

I will give you a brief overview of the negative effects of stiff neck muscles and restricted cervical joints:.

* The neck is a very important gateway of the body circulation containing major branches of the circulatory system like the carotid artery, the jugular vein, the thyroid artery and the occipital artery. This circulatory area is essential in maintaining a healthy correlation between the head, brain and rest of the body. Poor brain-body circulation due to a restricted neck can have many repercussions in the upper and lower body. I have often treated both young and elderly patients complaining of loss of memory and poor concentration. After a few sessions of massage and neck articulations aiming at restoring the blood flow in the neck area the results are clear to see. In all cases there was a noticeable improvement in their mental faculties and general well-being.

* The massage and articulations presented in our massage videos and ebooks for the neck, head and shoulders besides helping blood flow also relax and reinvigorate the muscles in these areas and most important they also soothe and regulate the many nerves which either pass through these areas or originate from them. These nerves have a tremendous importance on the functions of numerous organs and muscles.

* Cervical nerves like the ulna and radius they pass through numerous arm and shoulder muscles and if they are pinched in the neck they can cause persistent pain in the shoulders and upper extremities. By treating the neck and shoulders pain in these parts can be greatly relieved.

* By improving the cervical and shoulder areas, soothing muscles, blood flow and nerves the positive effects can be far reaching. Even if you cannot cure many conditions you can improve them and calm them. Many cervical nerves have a deep influence on sight, on glands like the thyroid, on the throat areas. The vagus nerve which passes through the neck influences both the respiratory and digestive systems.

* Bodywork and massage on the upper body can be of great help in conditions like headaches and migraines. As I said earlier even if they are not curative they can offer a fair ammount of relief for which your clients and friends will be very grateful and happy. Congestion and contractions in the circulatory vessels of the head can be calmed by regular upper body treatments.

The applications that I have just presented are only a small sample of the influence of the neck and shoulders on the overall health of the body but they should give a pretty good idea on how the simple yet deep techniques and instructions contained in our videos and ebooks can improve your skills and assist your clients.

The massage techniques contained in the videos can be reinforced by the advice included in the ebook as you can easily integrate to your massage the use of essential oils, acupressure and reflexology.