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Gluteal and Lateral Hip Rotator Muscles – Functional Anatomy

Overview Gluteal muscles form the fullness of the hip. They originate on the pelvis and insert on the femur. The gluteus maximus also attaches to the tibia via the iliotibial band. Primarily, these muscles extend and abduct the hip joint. In addition, the lateral glutes are vital in supporting the pelvis while the opposite leg …

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Neuromuscular Protocol – Iliotibial Band

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Self Care – Kneeling Stretch for Hip Flexors

For good reasons, this is one of the classic stretches for hip flexors. First, it gives you lots of control. Second, it allows you to be very specific. Most people think of Iliopsoas as THE hip flexor. As well, hip flexor muscles include other muscles: Iliopsoas Psoas Major Iliacus Rectus Femoris Tensor Fascia Lata Sartorius …

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Pain Through the Hip Joint when Standing on One Foot

Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. People complain that it hurts through the hip when they stand on that foot. Some people describe it as feeling like the SI joint is unhinged. Others will complain that it makes it difficult to get out of the car …

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Pain in the Sacrum or Crest of the Hip When Sleeping on Side

Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. These people reach back and put a fist in the center of their hips, just below the beltline and say. “It hurts right here.” They go through explanations of wanting to sleep on that side but wake with aching pain …

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Gluteus Medius – Massage Therapy Notes

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Pain Along Side of Thigh, Sometimes to Front of Ankle

Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. These people complain of Pain along the side of the thigh, often down to the knee. I’ll ask if it extends down to the ankle and they usually say that it does. When I ask if it refers to the …

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Tensor Fascia Lata – Massage Therapy Notes

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