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This technique is commonly called a suboccipital release or peanut massage, where two tennis balls placed inside a sock create a peanut-shaped support that applies gentle pressure to the muscles located at the base of the skull.

To perform the technique, place two tennis balls inside a sock and tie the end so they stay firmly together. Lie on your back and position the gap between the balls directly beneath the center of the skull, allowing the balls to rest on the muscles on either side of the upper neck.

The pressure should be gentle and comfortable.

The technique primarily affects:

Suboccipital muscles

Upper cervical muscles

Neck stabilizers

Connective tissues at the base of the skull

These muscles commonly become tight due to:

Phone use

Computer work

Forward-head posture

Stress

Long periods of sitting

When these muscles remain tense for extended periods, some people experience:

Neck stiffness

Tension headaches

Reduced neck mobility

Upper-neck discomfort

Many people report temporary relief because sustained pressure can reduce muscle sensitivity and encourage relaxation of tight tissues.

Another major benefit is increased awareness of head and neck posture. Tight suboccipital muscles are often associated with a forward-head position, especially during prolonged screen use.

The technique may also improve comfort when combined with deep, relaxed breathing.

However, it is important to understand that the tennis-ball technique does not instantly cure neck pain or tension headaches.

Neck pain and headaches can arise from many different causes, including:

Muscle tension

Joint irritation

Poor posture

Stress

Migraine disorders

Cervical spine conditions

The primary benefits of the technique come from:

Reducing muscle tension

Promoting relaxation

Improving comfort

Increasing body awareness

Enhancing neck mobility

The pressure should feel soothing rather than intense.

You should avoid:

Sharp pain

Dizziness

Numbness

Tingling

Excessive pressure directly on the spine

If symptoms worsen, reduce the pressure or discontinue the technique.

For long-term relief of neck tension, suboccipital release works best alongside:

Chin tuck exercises

Upper-back strengthening

Thoracic mobility work

Ergonomic improvements

Regular movement breaks

In essence, placing two tennis balls beneath the base of the skull can provide gentle pressure to tight upper-neck muscles and may temporarily reduce neck tension and tension-type headache symptoms. While it does not cure underlying causes of neck pain or headaches, it can be a useful relaxation and mobility technique when performed carefully.

Quick Reference Guide - The 12 Most Essential Minerals of The Body

⭐ Calcium fluoride (Calc fluor) – The Elasticity Salt.
Acts as a toning agent in the body. Gives elasticity to tissues, tightens what has stretched (ie. sprains, prolapse) but also hardens outer shells (like bones and teeth). Also has the ability to soften what has hardened (calluses, calcifications).

⭐Calcium phosphate (Calc phos) – The Bone Salt.
Supports growth, teeth, bone health and strength (bone is 57% this mineral). Raises overall vitality and speeds healing. All cells require this mineral, so vital for new cell production (especially, but not only red and white blood cells). A remedy for anaemia when iron fails to help.

⭐Iron phosphate (Ferr phos) – First-Aid Salt.
Allows red blood cells to carry oxygen. Vital for the immune response, fighting infections and to reduce inflammation. Aids healing of cuts and grazes. Anywhere we have heat and redness in the body.

⭐Potassium chloride (Kali mur) – The Gland Salt.
Supports lymphatic drainage (swollen lymph nodes are a sure sign of deficiency), congestion relief, and immune function. Pair with Iron at the first signs of colds and flus. Required whenever we see a white coated tongue.

⭐Potassium phosphate (Kali phos) – The Mind Salt.
A nervous system tonic for stress, fatigue, emotional upset and focus. Vital for forming the grey matter of the brain. Depleted by stress, required when learning. Very important mineral for students.

⭐Potassium sulphate (Kali sulph) – The Skin Salt.
Our first point of call for skin rashes. Aids in getting oxygen into the cells, vital for detoxification, skin healing, and respiratory health.

⭐Magnesium phosphate (Mag phos) – The Salt for Pain and Cramps.
Supports muscle relaxation, reduces cramps (calf, menstrual etc), aids digestion, promotes healthy nerve function and prevents nerve pain (stabbing shooting pains). Activates over 300 enzymes in the body so increases cellular metabolism.

⭐Sodium chloride (Nat mur) – The Fluid Balance Salt.
Enables osmosis via the cell, so promotes hydration, increases cellular uptake of other minerals and nutrients. Aids digestion ( a vital component of stomach acid) and activates the senses of taste and smell. Helpful for dry skin, dripping nose or other signs of fluid imbalance.

⭐Sodium phosphate (Nat phos) – The Acid Balance Salt.
So many diseases have their roots in an acid environment. Acids are broken down via this mineral. Helpful for indigestion, reflux, helping the fat metabolism and combating cravings for sugar.

⭐Sodium sulphate (Nat sulph) – The Cleansing Salt.
Eliminates fluid from the cell, promoting deep cleansing. Supports liver, gall and intestinal function. Very important mineral for detoxification (works even better when paired with #6 Kali sulph).

⭐ Silicea (Silica) – The Surgeon Salt.
Strengthens skin, hair, nails, bones and promotes healing of infections. Silica retains its ‘sharpness’ even at a molecular scale, allowing the body to use it to cut passage for debris or pus to escape the body. Dab silica on tough pimples, boils or infected splinters and see a head form and easy discharge come about swiftly and with minimal pains.

⭐Calcium sulphate (Calc sulph) – Salt of Deep Cleansing.
Aids in skin healing, wound repair, and detoxification. This salt works in opposition to silicas function - in that it works to dissolve infectious complaints that have gone on too long. Contained in the liver and gallbladder, this salt has a detoxifying effect on connective tissue and the blood.

These are the biochemic minerals / cell-salts or tissue salts as described by Dr Schuessler.

(The advanced minerals number 13-26 and are trace elements found in the body in much smaller amounts 👌

Remedies #27 and beyond are often viewed more as homeopathic extensions rather than strictly biochemic "tissue builders," as they often include substances that are not structural components of human cells.)

Cheat sheets like this one are available for purchase as part of a bundle of useful information ( how to use the tissue salts, dosage guide, easy reference cheat sheet and expanded information on each salt)

See here in our introductory PDF to the Tissue salts, currently on sale

Biochemic Minerals - Start Here A clear, practical introduction to the 12 biochemic minerals that shows you what to use, when to use it, and why — so you can begin supporting your health and your family safely and effectively.

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Thursday 11th at 12pm

Never underestimate the capacity of the body to heal, and the power of reflexology to support it to do so!