HIP & THIGH MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

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THE GLUTE MAX
Untangling The Glutes

The Glute Max is a domineering muscle in our body and our mind. Often times, it can make or break us - and our clients. Learn more about how this power player, and it's siblings, the Glute Medius and Glute Minimus, team up to define how we think, feel and move through the world.

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THE IT BAND
The Iliotibial Tract

Is it a tract? Is it a band? Is it a techtonic plate under the surface of our skin? Yes to all of the above. Mostly, though, it is an extremely tough aspect of the fascia lata in our upper leg that acts as both a tendon and a ligamant. And some would even argue - a spring.

SI JOINT
SEEING the Sacroiliac Joint

The sacroiliac joint. More familiarly known as the SI joint - this is the point where the back meets the hips - the spine meets the behind - the chaos meets the rock. Get the inside scoop on some modern massage approaches that just might unveil some insights around this hyper-communicative - yet hypo-mobile - joint.

ADDUCTORS
Major Players for Groin Strain

The adductors are a peculiar crew. Also less formally known as the groin. But groin is deceiving as it infers the upper, inner thigh near the pelvis... but the adductors are so much more. Learn about the adductors and related anatomy, groin strains and massage techniques designed to relieve pain in this free tutorial.

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Piriformis
That Deep, Salty Rope

Buried deep in the hip and often blamed for everything from tight pants to sciatica, the Piriformis is the muscle you didn’t know was running the show. Learn what it’s actually doing down there (spoiler: a lot), and how to help it chill out. Let's do this!

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