Massage Technique: The "Sacrum Shaker" [SI Joint Mobilization]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
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Come check out my weirdest massage technique, and let's get that sacroiliac joint moving!
0:00 Introduction
0:57 Communicating with the massage client and obtaining informed consent
1:28 Sacrum and sacroiliac joint anatomy
2:12 Note of caution for prenatal and postpartum clients (be careful with lax ligaments!)
2:29 Working with the sacrum as an extension of leg massage
3:05 Rocking the leg independently of the pelvis
3:51 Exploring the pelvis
4:18 The Sacrum Shaker!
5:30 Variations: Outer ilium, etc
5:56 Compressing the sacrum down toward the table
6:35 Vigorous sacrum friction
7:05 Manipulating the legs to alter this work
8:16 Tractioning the fascia upward
Massage that involves the pelvis can be a sensitive subject for a lot of reasons. How do you explain the benefits to clients, and how do you get informed consent? How can you be sure the contact won't be misconstrued? Well, the first thing to realize is that most clients will immediately recognize how important their posterior pelvis is to low back pain. The moment you show them the outline of their sacroiliac joint, many of them will say, "that's where my pain is!" From there, you can explain about the muscles that attach nearby and how they connect to the greater trochanter, and the need for posterior pelvis contact will be clear!
When you're mobilizing the sacrum, realize that every change you make to leg placement will change the feel of the work. Bilateral massage feels very different than unilateral, as does cross-table versus same-side work. In other words, if you're having trouble making progress with a client's sciatica or hip pain, try a variety of configurations! Stay in constant communication and let your client guide the work.
Let me know what you think, and feel free to share your tips for posterior pelvis massage down in the comments! Thanks all.
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Anyone with SI pain isn't gonna care how weird it looks.🤣 Trust me. The relief is worth it. Thanks for sharing!
That is very true. When you're in pain this is actually what you think would feel good for relief. You just need a partner to help.
Your damn straight sister.
Exactlyyy!!!!!! Lol
@@DS-zo8xs - That's for DOGGONE sure!!
Truth!!!
Ian, I love you! At 51, after my daughter graduated from college, I chose to return to school to FINALLY become a massage therapist. You have become an important addition to my schooling. Your approach makes worlds of sense to me, and you have helped me to identify and begin to create my personal style, and you’ve given me so many tools for my toolbox! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
That's awesome, Beth!!
Beth Richmond I’m in the same boat. He is making me a superstar.
Beth and Angela....Me too! Ian is amazing and I’ve learned so much. Thanks Ian for your awesomeness 💚
in school now at 62!!! yay old school
Wow, I just turned 51, and about to venture out with my new massage license. Congrats!!!! Love this channel
This was not weird at all. I appreciate the education on more "clothed" massage techniques. You and your team are amazing
Straight up this looks like exactly what I need if I someone would do this to my back right now it would be worth a thousand dollars. Thanks for sharing different techniques
I’m so happy I could cry. I’ve tried describing the pain I’ve had countless times like this: My legs constantly feel like they need to be quickly jerked out of my pelvis by my feet. I imagine I’d find relief…aside from the whole glaring dislocation issue. 😂I’ve located the pain deep into my sacrum on the top right and top left. It’s an insane pain that actually results in some relief to the point that I’ve bruised it with my knuckles. This is the ONLY video I’ve found that ventures anywhere near this topic and then gave so many things to try. I’m elated and so very thankful. You’re the BEST!!!!!!!
An instructor early in my career taught me not to be afraid of working important areas of the body, but instead to educate yourself on what you're afraid of. Thanks for being brave enough to share on this platform. You are helping others understand that. I loved how your personality came through.
This is actually what I do in my massages! I usedta think it was crazy til I witessed CONSISTENT SUCCESS with it. Good Stuff!
That's great to hear!!
And I'm glad you have been giving this to your clients!!
I’ve been doing this weirdness for years and my clients appreciate it.
I was a doula and childbirth educator, and I’m now a massage therapy student. I love working this area, and have been able to utilize so many of the “labor relief” techniques I learned working as a doula on non pregnant people. The hip release is a favorite of mine, and even my massage instructor learned something new. I enjoy your channel and tips a lot. Thanks for sharing.
I would love to hear more about that! If you ever make a video or write it up anywhere, send me a link :)
I will have to work on that, and I will let you know.
Wow! You're awesome! I'm a Massage Therapist thinking about becoming a Doula. Lol
It’s only weird if you make it weird. Lol. From a chronic sacrum hip pain sufferer, I don’t care what weird thing you do, just give me some relief!
Very. True with good thoughts of mind 😊
Been kinda stumped on the SI joint lately. Perfect timing on this upload. THANK YOU.
I LOVE this! I have so many clients with SI joint problems and I've used this many times! Thank you Ian and your voice is very soothing!
This is great! I have found that compressions and jostling has been fantastic for clients that need the work done but aren't comfortable dis-robing. The rocking also calms the client and makes the work easier. Great video.
Can't wait to try this on my clients. I love giving and receiving sacrum work. Very therapeutic. I learn a lot from your videos!
Ian, you never disappoint! This is incredible work! Thank you!!
Oh! This made my day Ian! Glad you made this video. It is like my style of massage so it is great to actually see someone else do things like this. Thank you. Always. :)
Not weird. Totally love your work. You are absolutely right that if you communicate well with a client they don't object to what you do. They want to feel better and if what a therapist does achieves that they are happy.
I injured my sacrum a few years ago so this looks amazing to me! Thanks for posting.
Another fabulous video! Keep up the great work. Movement adds so much to the massage experience.
Hey Ian, you say massage is weird anyway 😁
The weirdest thing I learned was shaking the pelvis in the sitting position, but at that point we were told that "it's in the books, but no one actually does that, there are things you can do, that will also work and don't feel as uncomfortable as this".
Weird? Crazy? Haha! Fellow bodywrorkers geek right alongside you when we see maybe some new ways to connect & engage muscles that might be beneficial. Thanks for your work Ian!
You are both genuinely funny and instructrive. I love your videos!
You are always so good at teaching massage and the ethics involved with it.
Not weird to me! I want this done on myself! Haha I have a handful of clients I'd like to try this on and see their feedback. Mobilization is more important than we think. Thanks Ian!
Not weird AT ALL. Super dynamic and helpful for a challenging but tight region for massage. Thanks!!
Not weird - helpful. I've used this technique before, forgot about it, so thanks for the reminder! Those with sedentary jobs can really benefit from this technique to break up "stagnation" around the sacrum area. I also appreciate how you always explain to your clients what you'd like to do and why, get consent, and clearly let them know they can revoke consent any time they wish. This is how we build and maintain therapeutic relationships, which is as or more important than any technique. :-)
Not weird at all. Very helpful! Thank you Ian. ❤️
I’ve fell through the rabbit hole of TH-cam and trust me when I say there are far more things weirder than this lol
Another wonderful video I learn so much from all of your videos , thank you 😊
Love this. Definitely not weird. Your right it's all about communicating! I think this is important work, I would love to have someone try this on me. My SI joints often get tweaked and will sometimes adjust when I'm getting massaged in low back, lying prone.I will be incorporating this technique in my work!
Shaking into the nervous system . A specialized kinesiology . Touch for health . This is one of our integrating moves . Ancient knowledge . I use it everyday . Weird means wired. To the source . Welcome to the the club . 🌞
yooooooo, what else do u know? please tell all!
way more then one can imagine . Ask
@@urmama54 love this channel as all the moves one can do on themselves to help mobilize traumatized muscle .nice
@@margaretannsimon7679 ok, what is the most effective way to 'energize' yourself as a practitioner?
Thanks Ian. Another informative video. Can't wait to try this.
Thanks Ian, I like this technique I use it quite a lot, very effective and gentle on the therapist if used correctly. Keep sharing and inspiring. ✌️
I truly love your videos - they've been so very helpful. I am an LMT - My sacrum would LOVE these techniques!! thanks so much :) I plan to use them! NOt weird at all!
It's good to have additional options for SI Joint relief! I am so glad you shared this.
Definitely not weird...it gives me a bunch of new/diverse ideas and possibilities for working with patients in the gluteal region to break out of my routine set of techniques. Thanks for the great instruction!
That's what I like to hear! 🤗
This looks fantastic for posterior issues. I want someone to do it on me! I have SI joint issues and lumbar pain.
Perfect communication also. Good job.
Thank you, Ian! Terrific!
I have a client today that has SI joint problems. Thank you for the great techniques!!
I cant wait to try this! Thank you!
Not weird at all. Thank you for sharing! Very helpful for those with lower back and gluteal pain.
Thank you for sharing. Very helpful and not weird at all. I will definitely will use this on my clients
Fantastic! Thankyou so much for such clear teaching!
Oh and this video wasn’t weird at all; it was very informative !
Great flow of massage techniques.
As always, thank you for the informative video!!
Love the technique! Took a few things from you. Good work!
You are inspiring...thank you for sharing.
Not weird! Can't wait to try it out.
I really enjoyed this video , and it helps me as if I am now going to level 2 for my internship by the end of today , and this was not explained in class all these different techniques, thank you for your help and you are great at explaining
You are great. Authentic and informatif. Please continue being weird.
This is great! Thank you, Ian!
Excellent, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Fantastic! Can't wait to use these techniques on my clients!
Brilliant!!! I will be utilizing this!!
Brilliant. And so helpful. Thank you!!
I didn't find it weird at all... But that's perhaps because I have been doing something very similar all along. It wasn't on the sacrum but right above it and on the hips. You just gave me the freedom to take my shaking even further! Thanks @Massage Sloth for your accustomed excellent help!
Thank you for your valuable advice. I wish you peace, happiness and continued success on your channel. 🙏🏼🌈🍀🌻🦋💕 Your channel is amazing!
i would love to have such kind of massage/ treatment. Thank you for this video
Great video
I'm trying this tomorrow! I wish I could do it on myself! Thanks, Ian!
Excellent video! Thank you!
Good stuff!! Love getting excited about new trick to open up areas where congestion just thrives. You are awesome i just subscibed! Hello from North Cali💞🌸🌺✌👏👏
I love it can’t wait to try it on my clients thanks😃
Nice technique, I will add this by tomorrow. Looks very effective. Thank you!
No its not too weird , it is valuable techniques!
Ian, I love your vídeos and I love your voice. I was laughing so hard when you shook your client's sacrum, it is just such an odd move, but I can see how beneficial it can be. We have such a weird and cool job. 😊
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Awesome comment!
Excellent video. I also like to get on the table, pull the drape down to just below the sacrum, and glide up the length of the spine with medium pressure for some decompression.
Yes, I use this in my practice. Good release.
You might be a touch crazy in general Ian, ha ha, but your work is really great. I always look forward to see what you are sharing with us next. Thank you.
Thank youuuuu so good this is a great Technic you are amazing a lot of women suffer from pain there after birth and keep suffering from this for years how helpful thank you for sharing
Awesome. Impressive and educative
Not weird at all! Very helpful video. Thank you.
It's not weird, man. Actually an area that doesn't get enough attention, so it's good that you included it
Loved it!!
Not weird at all
Gave me some really great ideas for sacral work
Thank u
Thanks Ian! You rock!
Not weird was exactly what I was looking for thanks
Not weird at all. Extremely educational and helpful
Feels incredible
Greatest video!!! Thanks
Your very professional. Thank you. God Bless you
Very helpful thank you
This is something I thought I found myself, the “sacrum shaker”, but it makes me happy to see you out here teaching us about it! It feels soooo good and releases that awful tension that builds up around the sacrum/hips too frequently. Thanks for being you Ian!
If you're coming up with weird stuff like this, I want to see your other unique moves :) If you ever want tips on starting a TH-cam channel, hit me up!
Me next !!no the glutes are too neglected by most therapist ..I too am very thorough and clients love it😄I tell them it's like getting an alignment on your car you track straighter after
Thank you! Very cool technique, and it is totally in-line with the Dynamic Thai Therapeutics I was taught. Not weird at all:)
Once again you have impressed me with you flawless knowledge of your craft! You truly have a gift! Mainly on observation and just simply performing what has to be done from that observation! I tip my hat to you fellow therapist!
Good technique. Feels great and it isn’t weird.
Terrific! Thank you!
Very helpful. Thank you 😊🦋
My 6 year old son was watching with me and he said "wow that is weird." 😂😂
He doesn't know how good that feels, though.
That's awesome 😂🤗
Yes it weird, but not too weird. Especially the explanation before it helps let the client be prepared. Which is keeps it professional. If I had sciatica, and this worked I'd be very happy. 😊 good work.
That look's like it it feels amazing. I need this exact position done.
I soooooo need one of these massages!!!
It was brilliant!
I’m a MT. Not weird. Having sacrum pain so would love that technique to find relief.
This is great! I have a few clients on whom I'll try this!
Really helpful thanks!
That’s good to start to warm it up first for someone who have a sciatica problem then proceed to massage it. That I’m going to do thank u for sharing it.
😂 I love your presentation style!
I realize this video is old now, but I just wanted to drop a thank you for posting it! I sent this video to my husband so he could try it on me yesterday after have a week long flareup that just wasn't going away with my regular stretches. I woke up this morning in virtually no pain, and it hasn't come back yet AT ALL. This is incredible and I'm so thankful to have something to use when I inevitably have another SI flare. Thank you!!
That's awesome, Meghan! And give your husband kudos on my behalf! Great job.
I was just about to send it to my husband as well! 😆