Magazine042 Question 2

Distractors

The primary focus should be on the distal end of the supraspinatus

A broad contact surface, like the palm, is ideal for this technique

The technique should primarily be executed on top of the acromion process

Key

It is most effective to work with the client in a prone position with their arms at their sides

Question

According to "Put Your Shoulder Into It: Part 2" by Whitney Lowe, if a client presents with pain localized to the top of the shoulder, and hypertonicity is found with assessment in the supraspinatus muscle, what is a key consideration when planning a massage intervention to treat that muscle?