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Technique Tuesday Spotlight

Unilateral Neck Stretch:The Unilateral Neck Stretch is a gentle way to warm the cervical soft tissue and prepare the neck for more specific work. Using rhythmic counterforce, this technique helps reduce protective guarding, soften tension through the lateral neck and suboccipitals, and improve comfortable head rotation. It’s a simple, effective starting place for clients who feel compressed, restricted, or stiff through the neck and shoulders.

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10 NCBTMB-Approved CE Hours with MAT Founder Erik Dalton (Sale Ends Sunday, July 5th, 2026)

What if your relaxation massage also assessed and corrected mobility issues as you worked through the body? The Myoskeletal Mobilization Massage course teaches Erik Dalton’s own full-body routine, over 80 techniques he uses almost daily in practice. Erik has said that if he were starting over as a therapist, this is the course he’d want to take. Use the full routine or pull individual techniques into your existing sessions. Either way, your clients will notice the difference and your body will thank you for the improved mechanics. (10 CE)

Save 25% off the Myoskeletal Mobilization Massage Course this week only. Offer expires Sunday, Sunday, July 5th. Bonus: Order the Home Study version and get the eLearning course free! Click the button below for more information.

Home Study Format

In the home-study format you receive 2 USB drives packed with demonstration videos and a full-color reference manual for your treatment room. Your certificate of completion is signed by Erik Dalton. Bonus! Immediate access to the online course.

Online Format

In the online format you stream demonstration videos and read theory and practice steps in a digital format. Download the full-color reference manual for your treatment room. Your certificate of completion is signed by Erik Dalton.

"It’s amazing how you developed these techniques that literally change the quality of peoples lives. My fibro client is raving about how much better she feels and her doctor wants to refer other patients to me. I now have a waiting list and I'm booked solid."

"Throughout the years I have taken many CE classes which were a complete waste of time. Many courses out there claim many different things. Dalton's courses actually deliver. As soon as I received the material, I got started right away. I was actually amazed when my clients were getting great results (sad but true, I was skeptical). Thank you, Mr. Dalton for sparking a new, creative and remarkable passion in my practice."

"Great material! It gave me the chance to help more clients through a range of techniques beyond what I learned in massage school. Best online course I’ve ever taken."

Learn Erik’s “Bench Work” Routine!

In Myoskeletal Mobilization Massage, you learn from legendary practitioner Erik Dalton through the courses he created to share his work with therapists worldwide. One of the unique features of this course is Bench Work, a series of innovative seated techniques that expand your treatment options beyond the table. Ideal for onsite athletic events or for clients who are uncomfortable in other positions, these approaches offer surprisingly effective ways to assess and correct soft tissue and joint restrictions. Working in a seated position often provides better access to the neck, shoulders, ribcage, and low back, allowing you to mobilize these areas with greater ease and precision. Bench Work is practical, versatile, and a game-changer for therapists looking to deliver results in a wider range of client situations.

Erik Dalton's Annual Costa Rica CE Retreat, 2026!

November 28–December 5, 2026

Join Licensed MAT Educators Nate Fay and Scott Doss for this annual CE event honoring founder Erik Dalton.

Escape to Costa Rica for an unforgettable week-long CE retreat where intensive hands-on learning meets tropical renewal. In this 30 CE Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® workshop, you’ll master Erik’s streamlined routines for foot, knee, hip, back, and neck pain while learning how to assess, treat, and track progress with confidence. Between sessions, make new friends, recharge in the tranquil environment, and enjoy resort amenities, spa services, and exciting excursions. Return home inspired, connected, and equipped with proven MAT strategies to help clients move better and feel better. Costa Rica typically sells out early, so plan ahead, choose your accommodation, and hold your spot soon.

Cervical Restrictions in a Forward-Head World by Erik Dalton

Forward-head posture is everywhere, and it changes more than neck muscles. It alters cervical joint mechanics, increases guarding, and can contribute to headaches, shoulder strain, and restricted motion. In this blog post, we explore the upper and lower cervical spine, explain why restrictions develop, and share six MAT techniques designed to level the head, improve joint mobility, reduce compression, and restore easier pain-free movement.

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MAT offers 14 video-based home-study or online courses taught by Erik Dalton. Check out the MAT library.

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