The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession

Ep 134 - Find Your Floppy: Eliminate Excess Tension While Working with David Lobenstine

Jul 27, 2021
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David Lobenstine
David Lobenstine, a licensed massage therapist and educator, dives into the concept of 'Find Your Floppy'—a revolutionary approach to reducing excess tension during bodywork. He debunks the myth that hard work equals good results, revealing how therapist tension can hinder client relaxation. Lobenstine shares insights on common areas of overexertion among therapists, discusses how both new and experienced professionals can fall into the same traps, and offers practical exercises to foster self-awareness and enhance client outcomes.
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ANECDOTE

First Massage Sparked The Mission

  • David Lobenstine's first massage caused sharp pain from over-effort and made him think he'd have to quit after one session.
  • That experience launched his focus on reducing excess effort to preserve therapists' bodies and careers.
INSIGHT

Techniques Aren't The Core Problem

  • Teaching revealed therapists repeatedly want new techniques but actually need solutions for pain, fatigue, and boredom.
  • Addressing therapists' own limitations enables better learning and longer careers.
INSIGHT

Where Tension Shows Up

  • Excess effort manifests as tension in thumbs, upper arms/shoulders, and thoracic/lumbar spine.
  • These patterns stem from a shared root: the belief that working harder makes you a better therapist.
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