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Ever wondered if your back pain could be coming from your gut? In this video, we dive into visceral tension and show you simple abdominal massage techniques to unlock relief and even help with heartburn! Want to feel lighter and breathe easier? Hit play, try it out, and see for yourself! Subscribe for more body hacks, and tell us in the comments what made you feel the best! #health #massage #backpain #wellness #relief

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0:00 - Introduction to Visceral Tension
0:06 - Key Abdominal Points
0:25 - Preparing for the Massage
0:40 - Hand Placement and Initial Movements
1:18 - Breathing and Adjusting Pressure
2:23 - Benefits and Expected Sensations
2:47 - Achieving Relaxation and Noticing Differences

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Transcript
00:00There is a lot of back pain that doesn't get better because it's caused by visceral tension.
00:04Did I hear what I think I heard?
00:06We're going to massage the four corners of the abdomen, which are important points because that's where the intestine makes
00:12a kind of curve.
00:14And also points that accumulate tension because they're connected to muscles that are important for the spine.
00:20The diaphragm up here and the iliopsoas muscle on the right and left sides.
00:25Am I right or am I wrong?
00:27Now, the first point that we're going to massage is on the upper part of the left side.
00:34So I need to lift my shirt.
00:37Excuse me.
00:38Let me lift it up a little here.
00:40We're going to follow the shape of the ribs.
00:42So the right hand comes here in the middle of the chest.
00:45Is the microphone bumping?
00:46No, it's not.
00:47It comes in the middle of the chest here where the sternum ends, where the breastbone ends.
00:53And the left hand comes to the side.
00:56We're going to pull the skin to loosen up this area.
01:00So look, pull the skin as if you're bringing your hands together.
01:03And here I hold with my palm and my fingers are free.
01:07We're going to press the fingers in as if we were trying to touch the spine.
01:13Press in slowly until it's comfortable.
01:15I don't want you to feel any pain.
01:18We'll reach the maximum.
01:19You can go comfortably.
01:22Take small, slow breaths.
01:25You'll feel.
01:26It's almost like your body is getting used to this touch.
01:30After a few seconds, we're going to look for the easiest position to keep your fingers where it's more relaxed,
01:37softer, looser.
01:40So see if it's better for you when you move your fingers more outward to the side or when you
01:48bring them more toward the middle, more toward the medial side.
01:52In my case, for me, it felt better on the outside.
01:55And also see, compare, see if it feels better when you pull a little more upward toward your head or
02:02downward toward your feet.
02:04For me, it was toward the head.
02:06Keep whatever is easiest for you.
02:09In this position, with your fingers very loose, very relaxed, we're just going to breathe very slowly, very calmly, without
02:19forcing it for a minute.
02:23Each of these points is different.
02:25Each of these points has its own distinct quality.
02:29This one, for example, will relieve tension in the diaphragm and help your stomach.
02:35So, anyone who has heartburn or reflux will feel a great relief with this massage.
02:42In fact, a lot of people start doing the massage and feel like burping.
02:46That's normal.
02:47How inelegant.
02:49Little by little, you'll feel that relaxation, that looseness you achieved here.
02:53It's like it spreads inside you.
02:56That's a sign that you're doing everything just right.
03:01And after a minute, take your hand away, let go slowly, breathe a little deeper.
03:11And let the air out, see what's different.
03:14If you gain some space, if you're able to breathe better, see what's different between the left side and the
03:21right side.
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