Dependably Stronger Single-legged deadlifts strengthen the muscles that stabilize hips and legs, especially as you move from side to side. Consistently, this works for both the active athlete and the aging senior. The Ins and Outs of Leg Movements As this exercise gently focuses on getting you onto one leg, the adductors and lateral gluteal […]
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Integrative Works is hosting some content on Patreon so that we can devote more time and energy to creating the resources that you need. Basically, the majority of our content is still available to the public. Content that is oriented toward bodywork professionals is available with a nominal subscription to Patreon. Log in to Patreon
Integrative Works is hosting some content on Patreon so that we can devote more time and energy to creating the resources that you need. Basically, the majority of our content is still available to the public. Content that is oriented toward bodywork professionals is available with a nominal subscription to Patreon. Log in to Patreon
Want to skip ahead?Here’s a link to my post about getting relief on your own. People complain of nagging or achy pain on the edge of their sacrum. When this is more intense it extends over the hip and down the leg. Even then, the focus of pain is usually at the edge of the
Here, you will find strategies for relief from trigger point pain of the lateral hip rotators. For more information about how people describe this pattern, look at this other post. Move This condition is often aggravated by prolonged immobilization, especially when seated and particularly when driving. So, take breaks—lots of them. Also, sitting on your
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
Gluteal and Lateral Hip Rotator Muscles – Functional Anatomy Read More »
Overview Piriformis is the largest, muscle in the lateral hip rotator group. Also, it is the only lateral rotator that attaches to the sacrum. Origin Insertion Function Nerve Piriformis assists in tilting the pelvis. Also, the muscle stabilizes the pelvis when weight shifts to swing the opposite limb. Piriformis has a different origin than other
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Piriformis & Deep Hip Rotators – Neuromuscular Massage Protocol Read More »
Stretching can be a good daily ritual of relief. It changes a stiff body into something that has less pain and better mobility. So, I give it to my clients to manage their daily pain, which helps. Typically, it eases the activities of daily living. Yoga can be a great way to stretch. And, yoga
Yoga, “that good stretch feeling,” and trigger points Read More »
