1. Start by checking your roller position

If the massage knobs are touching the back of your head, the device is sitting too high.

Raise your head slightly, then push the massager downward so it sits lower on the neck.

2. Adjust your body so the rollers sit on the neck — not the skull

Lift your head gently, support the massager with your hands, and wiggle upward a bit until:

• The large rollers sit on the neck muscles, not the occiput (the bony base of the skull)
  
• The small rollers rest at the base of your neck where the tension builds
  

This prevents discomfort and eliminates “hair burn.”

3. Choose a comfortable leg position

Dr. Brandon prefers knees bent to relax the psoas, but you can keep your legs straight — whatever feels natural and helps you breathe comfortably.

4. Focus on slow, deep breathing

Inhale and exhale steadily to release neck tension and let the massage work deeper into the muscles.

5. Gently lengthen your neck while using the massager

While the rollers work, subtly stretch your head upward, as if creating space in your neck joints.

This helps open the joint, reduce pressure, and improve the massage effect.

6. Avoid letting the device slide up toward your skull

If you feel the rollers rubbing the back of your head or catching your hair:

• You’ve slid too far down
  
• Lift your head, push the massager downward, and reposition it onto the traps and neck muscles
  

7. Keep the massager pressed into the traps — not the head

Gently guide the massager into the upper shoulder muscles (traps) by adjusting your posture or lightly pressing downward with your hands.

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Do NOT let the rollers sit on the occiput or skull

• Do NOT keep the device so high that it scrapes hair or causes rubbing

• Do NOT slouch down, allowing the massager to drift upward toward the head

• Do NOT use forceful downward pressure — gentle adjustments are enough