Posts Tagged: Self massage techniques

Tennis Ball Massage For The Glutes

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This next video segment focuses on the butt muscles, primarily the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius. These muscles are powerful. They help us with walking, running, jumping, standing…you get the idea. They do a lot. And when they get tight, they can be a literal pain in the butt! A note of caution:  if you… Read more »

Tennis Ball Massage For The Chest

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This video segment is on massaging the muscles of the chest, the pectoralis muscles. The focus is primarily pec minor and the upper fibers of pec major. Part of their job is to draw the shoulders forward. I demonstrate how to use the tennis balls in conjunction with a stretch, to open the chest. Enjoy!… Read more »

Tennis Ball Massage For The Upper Back

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This video segment focuses on the muscles of the upper back, mainly the rhomboids and the middle and upper trapezius. Without getting into an anatomy lesson, these muscles are involved in drawing your shoulder blades back and also up. Imagine shrugging your shoulders as if to say, “I don’t know.” If you are currently working… Read more »