DEEP TISSUE Techniques for an Upper Back Massage! 

I've been a massage therapist for 7 or 8 years now and this is my fave video right now. I just totally enjoy listening to you and watching your techniques. Definitely your own style going on. You're awesome, Thanks for sharing!

You are REALLY great massage therapist. You are intuitive and skillful. I've been practicing for 18 years and I love learning from seeing other people's work.

OMG! OMG! that technique that you performed by elbow to release tension on upper traps, works like a Miracle, thank you so so much, you saved my fingers and knuckles

I appreciate you making these videos, they help me so much! I'm currently in Massage School and feel like I am able to stay up at the top of the class watching your techniques. I love the way this video was set up. Thanks!

Hi Spencer!!! I just wanted to give a huge huge thank you for all of your wonderful videos!! I am a new therapist and i love learning from you! Thank you!!!

Hi. I'm just starting massage therapist and your videos are really a great help to me. Will be definitely using some of your techniques and tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

I am having a lot of trouble with my deep tissue massages. I don’t have a lot of arm strength. Your vids are very helpful.

Spencer!! Thank you for posting. I'm working overtime and I wish it was me on the table, looks so relaxing.

Amazing,,i've just graduated last month as massage therapist but i learn a lot from you about the time and the stroke ...thank you so much

No homo but I need a massage from you. You don’t half ass like most of these fake massage therapist. You’re the best massage therapist on RU-vid! I need an appointment for my shoulders.

I just want to say I've been starting my massage career as of late and your videos are an invaluable source of knowledge. Thank you friend! Sending positive vibes from DC

you have helped me so much with mt massages. you also remjnd me of my nephew so I think of you as family. your so sweet and your the only massage therapist I listen to thankyou so much 😊😊😊😊😊😊

Love your work Spencer, I'm looking to get started as a therapist soon so your videos are a vital learning tool for me. Thank you for your content :)

You are so awesome man. I'm a massage therapist and it's always good to revisit and learn new techniques when it comes to healing. Thank you mate 💋🤘

Thank you for your videos. I recently changed careers from teacher to massage therapist. Sometimes I feel intense waves of impostor syndrome and I wonder if this was the right choice- your videos help me feel more confident.

Hi Spencer ! you looked so young, but you are a very experienced massage therapist and a great teacher ! thanks for your video ! I give my Dad back massages and foot massages to make him feel more comfortable in his remaining year ! I dont know how much time he has left, but I treasure each day I am with him ! love from New York !

LOVE THIS.

You sir are knowledgeable, pleasant and fun...a pleasure to watch and learn. Hats off to you!

Your amazing love your attitude I've learnt a lot from you my clients are very happy with me I'm sixty years old and still massaging I've worked in the field for thirty years now and still learning . My clients agree with me you either have it or you don't . I've always been good at massage even as I kid I did healing for my fathers broken tendons I used to work the thumb for he couldn't move it so I've always been a healer . I enjoy your vids Thankyou for sharing little technique here and there helps with the routine which is very important to maintain symmetry and consistance my clients know they are always going to get more than they pay for I give it my all every time that's how I built up a following of regulars your regulars are your bread and butter x

Just found you. Very excited to see more of your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share. I am just starting out in my 40’s at a high end spa. Looking for all the yum yum’s in the details. Great instructions.

Your videos have helped me as a new massage therapist. Thanks😊

I like that you explain while demonstrating. It was really relaxing to watch but my guilty pleasure was watching the muscles twitch LOL

Spencer u r AMAZING!!! Ur passion and knowledge 4 massage is impeccable.. everything from ur info to ur style of massage and even ur voice is so soothing.. keep up the good work.. ASMR God

I really enjoy watching your technique, will be trying the elbow/head lever move out tomorrow 👍🏻

Thank you ☺️❤️ mr spencer for this video.

This is THE BEST massage for upper back and shoulder!!! He is really awesome!

Man I love this video it's a great video of the session and it's so cool how he's explaining what he's doing and how it helps the body

Your routine is great

You are such a huge help! I love incorporating your techniques into my routine. My son loved so much how I helped him that he started massage school, and I'm definitely going to refer him to your site!!! Thank you!

I haven’t seen any new videos since Covid. Hope you are doing well. I am a pretty new therapist and your videos are SO helpful to me.

This guy is the best on youtube, so detailed and just so relaxing.

Ever just watch these vids and end up wanting a massage?

Great demonstration! I wish I could do this on my own back! By the way, thank you very much for sharing your videos for us to see! Mabuhay, from the Philippines!

my husband gave you cool points!! I learned how to massage correctly through your video!

Great techniques Thank you!!! I will apply them today to my deep tissue massage practical exam.

You’re videos are so relaxing

I am learning. I am almost graduate from massage school. I need to have more tecnique that doesn't use my thumb and yours seems really good. I am not using elbow much but I should learn more tecnique using them to have long career.

Thank you, great demonstration! Please keep the videos coming🙂

i have tried multiple massage places to try and help with my shoulder and back tightness/pain, and your techniques look really effective! are there any specific places you would trust to give a similarly effective massage?

I find what you say really interesting, but I love that you give us the chance to also watch without talking. Very thoughtful of you. You're so relaxing to watch, thank you.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge skills and experience. Excellent techniques and excellent explanations. Keep doing more education videos.👏

That’s also my favorite move . It goes deep and it totally saves your hands .

You have really nice hands. And your technique looks incredible, I wish I could get a massage from you. I do weight training and also have Ehlers Danlos syndrome (a connective tissue disorder) so I often get very tense muscles in my back especially since even there’s more strain on my muscles because my joints and ligaments are loose. However, I was curious about watching massage videos because I wanted to be able to be good at giving them myself to others!

I was waiting for you to come out with this video and it turned out Amazing! The idea you had with combining purposes with the editing was really genius! Great work!

Hi I'm a. LMT and love ur techniques Thanks😘

I need this right now!

you are amazing ! i was relaxing just watching you,

Now I'm learning how to massage..I think your vedeo can help me and your thecnique,thanks you🙏🙏

I actually really like the talking and explanation, very relaxing to watch and very jealous of the client!

Just started studying massage, these videos are very helpfull thank you!!!!

Thank you. I am now your new subscriber. Added to my knowledge 🥰

Is it weird I felt this massage? I start MT school in 3 weeks and I can't wait

Thanks for this video. I am a new therapist and your talk through is on point. Thanks.

Rotator cuff technique I did not know of, thanks for that 👍🏼

Trying to build my deep tissue technique, have watched many videos, your way of explaining each stroke and showing close up footage is the best. Very very good, and helpful video, going to check out your other stuff, thank you. Got a client coming in half an hour - going to try out the elbow in the shoulder against braced necK. :)

Love you Spencer!!! Thx for sharing your techniques! You have been one if my mentors!

Godbless who shared this Knowledge

You are very very good... thank you for posting and sharing your excellence 💜

Excellent video! You clearly know your stuff! I have a question regarding using a massage ball. Do I have warm up before using one of them on my back? If so, how? I have reallt bad knots in my back and am aiming to get rid of them with a massage ball. Thanks.

Perfect massage!

Great technique and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing🙏

Your videos are the business. I've learnt alot from viewing your techniques. Come to Ireland and massage my back. 😁

I love all your techniques,the hand, on hand is great,also I really appreciate you not over explaining, and more technique,can you do more for the lower back, and glutes,thank you!

Great techniques will be using these in my routines!

My boyfriend did me something similar this evening. I didn't knew I could love someone even harder😻 that felt so so good

Hi Spencer, watching this video I can honestly say you are an amazing massage therapist. You and I use similar techniques and would love to get a session from you if it’s all possible, where do you practice? As a massage therapist I know how important it is to take care of ourselves and part of taking care of ourselves involves receiving massage therapy on a regular basis. I haven’t had luck finding someone that can give me as good therapeutic massages that I used to give my clients. I say “I used to” because I am no longer in practice for years, I was forced to stop my practice due to an injury I sustained not from work as a massage therapist but from something else and unfortunately, that injury put me out of commission for quite some time now. Anyways, I’m in California, would you be kind enough to share your location or maybe you know someone near me who you’d recommend. Thank you, I wish you a continued success in your career.

I feel relaxed looking at this, so good...

thx for sharing. wonderful job

a specific technique for developed muscles. massage therapist's dream:)

The BEST TEACHING FOR ME..💥

Love it! Thank you so much! God bless you Spencer!

The best video ☺️. Thanks 👍

3:45 I learned that technique from Sandy Fritz sports and exercise massage book. She has a dvd included with it as well. Great video man!

I feel relaxed watching this video ❤

Really like they insert+table view video format!

Doing these kinds of techniques with my elbows always make me worry I'm going to hurt them by hitting their scapula or another bone.

I love this bro...thanks very much for sharing your skills and wisdom here.. appreciate you

Very effective class.

You have surely helped me Spencer very much, to know exactly what to expect Etc: Thankyou so much! I have learned so so much from watching you! Your Expertise is invaluable and I so appreciate you and your Professionalism! Sincerely, A True Fan, Jeremiah.😇😎We Love you in Arizona, and in this household!

Thanks for the help! Love your channel

Another great video you are spoiling your fans, thanks.Just one thing the muscle above the spine of the scapula is the superspinatus, I love your technique you are truly gifted I always enjoy watching you work and have incorporated some of your moves, they are thumb savers

You have Amazing Content, Mahalo Nui Loa (Big Thank You) from Hawaii 💯🤙🏽♥️♥️♥️😘

Thank you, Spencer! I refer to this video a lot! Very helpful ❤

Good job on the videos but i do have one concern. When using the head for leverage you're pressing his face down into the face cradle kind of hard. It seems that might be uncomfortable for many clients, especially older or females, that want deep tissue.

Hey Spencer. First off thank you for all you do for us mts out there. I’ve learned more from you I feel than my school. Have a pressing question. I keep getting scheduled through a commercial massage company for deep tissue but can’t seem to give the depth people want. I am a very big gurl and try to put all my weight and pressure into my massage but keep being told I’m not giving deep even when I mess my whole back forearms hands and everything into my massages. Help?

Great demonstration!!! Much appreciated

Did not know to put prerrssure on elbow when going down body. Thanks brother. This

thanks u brother about your thenik im must learning and practice indonesia

Great explain while demonstrating

Great video! Currently taking notes and I plan to incorporate some of you techniques asap.

Great work

Thank you for all this video's you share with us !!!

great techniques

I really enjoy your videos keep making more

Thank you for the videos, we learn from eachother,and some of the techinques are intuitive as well,

Looks incredible

excellent i enjoy both speaking non speaking. i also like how you speak & explain things.. i just subscribed.

My first thought of this video is the intention is on point. The coloring of the tissue represented deeper layer penetration. However, it appears that you’re using so much effort and they’re techniques you can implement so it gets you there faster. It always yields you the same if not better coloring of the tissue. My suggestion is a Graston tool. You’re familiar enough w the anatomy . Use the tool and you don’t have to use so much effort in the hands and wrists. Believe me being only 120 pounds and a cmt for 13 years it will benefit you in the long run.

I am from Indonesia.. I like learning from u..

Thanks!