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The secret to effective neck work? Stop chasing tension and instead guide it. Too often, therapists go straight for deep pressure, but the neck responds best to precision and direction. Before applying force, test the muscle’s natural glide. Does it move freely, or is it stuck in rotation, elevation, or tilt? Address the restriction first and only then will deeper work be truly effective. Pair slow fascial work with controlled traction and subtle joint mobilization. The goal isn’t just to soften