How it works

Upper traps & shoulders

Upper traps often need a mix of support and depth. Start with control, then work deeper only into the denser points that tolerate it well.

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

Practical use

Use broader support first, then go deeper only where needed.

FrontBack
back muscular body map

Recommended pressure type

E

Elbow

Best starting point for this zone.

Use deeper, more focused pressure for stubborn knots, dense muscle areas, and trigger points that need extra intensity.

Upper traps & shoulders

Use deeper elbow-style pressure for dense upper-trap tightness, desk posture tension, and shoulder knots.

Recommended tool

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

Related zones

How to use on other body zones