Massaging the Scapula with the Thumb in a Sports Massage

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Part of the video series: How to Give an Upper Body Sports Massage

Summary: Learn how to massage the scapula by using the thumb with specific techniques for using the thumb to massage in this free sports massage video guide for athletes and massage therapists.

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By Cherie Krieger
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Cherie Krieger has been a registered massage therapist for five years and a state certified massage therapist instructor for one year. Krieger has had a wide variety of experience in...read more

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"Hello! This is Cherie Krieger on behalf of expertvillage.com. We are continuing on with our sports massage working the scapula and upper shoulders including the upper part of the arm. Using some thumbs with some fist closed, get in a little deeper in circular motions. Working all around the scapula and if you feel areas with resistance you can stop and work those areas using cross-fiber techniques with the thumb to work out the stressed muscles. "