Follow that groove down the neck with your finger, sliding down (with same steady pressure) until you reach the collar bone. For a child or small adult, it may help to tilt your head to the shoulder opposite the ear that you are massaging. (Ex: If massaging right side, tilt head to left shoulder) One area of endangerment is the anterior triangle of the neck, also known as the front part of the neck. This area contains both the thyroid and parathyroid glands. This area contains both the Stand in front of a wall or flat door and place a tennis ball just below your collarbone. Press your chest into the ball. Shift your weight from side to side, up and down, rolling the ball along your upper chest muscles for 1 minute. Stop, stretch your neck and arm, then repeat on the other side. 3. Zekkita. • 3 yr. ago. A self massage technique I love recommending for the neck is lying down in the yoga pose, "child's pose". When you lie down like that, with your forehead supporting on the ground and then reach back to massage your own neck it'll almost feel like someone else is doing it. Then while sitting on the couch or something Neck and Shoulders: Gates of Consciousness and Shoulder Well. The gates of consciousness, also called Feng Chi, refer to two pressure points where the base of the skull joins the neck of the neck. It is believed that applying pressure to these points can help relieve migraines and neck tension. mSKf.