The sub-occipital release using a block is a self-mobilisation technique that targets the muscles at the base of the skull to relieve neck tension and headache-related discomfort. By resting the head on a small block, gentle pressure is applied to release tight sub-occipital tissues. It’s ideal for people with desk-related strain, neck stiffness, or tension-type headaches.
- Come into lying on your back.
- Position the block on the long edge and angle the edge towards the eyes.
- When you feel the block take up the tension through the base of the skull.
- Gently rotate the head left to right and sustain any areas of pressure for 10-30s or as the discomfort dissipates.