How it works

Neck & base of skull

This area usually responds best to more precise, controlled pressure. Start light, stay around the tight tissue, and build only if it feels right.

Woman using a KnuckleBones-style release tool around the neck and upper trap area

Practical use

Start gently around neck and skull-base tension.

FrontBack
back muscular body map

Recommended pressure type

T

Thumb

Best starting point for this zone.

Use precise pressure for smaller muscles, edges, joints, hands, feet, neck lines, and base-of-skull tension.

Neck & base of skull

Use precise thumb-style pressure around the base of the skull and upper neck where tension headaches often build.

Recommended tool

The Knuckle · The Cradle, The Temple (coming soon)

Related zones

How to use on other body zones