Why Pushing Down on the Spine Could Be Hurting Your Client

Why Pushing Down on the Spine Could Be Hurting Your Client

Are you making this common mistake in your massage therapy sessions?
Many therapists see a client’s upper back and assume it's kyphosis — but in some cases, it’s actually a dorsal dish (flat back). Pushing the spine down toward the table in this case doesn’t help — it can make things worse.
In this video, Yuris from Life RX Wellness explains how to spot the difference between true kyphosis and dorsal dish, and what to do instead.
Video https://youtu.be/yJkWQaiIIgU
✅ Learn:

• How to assess dorsal dish posture
• Why pressing down on the spine is incorrect
• How to release the longissimus, spinalis, and surrounding muscles
• How to gently encourage spinal decompression instead of compression

This is essential for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and movement educators who want to improve results and avoid causing harm.
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