In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the side of the hip. This includes the gluteus medius, the IT Band, [...]
This post is a continuation from yesterdays post on how to stretch out the back of the hip (click here to review it). In this post we’re going to use a tennis ball to try and break up any soft tissue restrictions that might be in there. The goal is to anchor down one end [...]
n the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the back of the hip (this includes the piriformis, quadratus femoris and gemelli/obturator muscles). There [...]
This post is a continuation from yesterdays on stretching out the hammies with a strap and while standing. More specifically, today’s video demonstrates how to use a tennis ball on the tendons on either end. The goal is to anchor down one end and then to slowly stretch the muscle out against it. By doing [...]
In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the hamstring. In the video below are two ways to stretch out all three hamstring muscles. An [...]
This post is a continuation from yesterdays installment on stretching out the calf. While performing the stretches, you may have felt pressure/pain in the joint itself versus a pull in the muscle. This can be caused by a tight ankle joint where the motion is restricted there versus up in the muscles and tendons. This [...]
In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the calf. In the video below are three ways to stretch out both the gastroc and soleus muscles. They [...]
Before we get into the specific muscle groups and body regions, I just wanted to do a quick write up on stretching as a whole. In the past few years, stretching has taken a beating in the media. It seems that every new study that comes out reports that stretching is a complete waste of [...]
Now that the first info series (self muscle massage/release) is up and finished I wanted to take a minute to explain the rationale for why I started with that topic and and to talk about the next series we’ll be covering.
On the most basic level, the four series were chosen to help bring you through [...]
This is part seventeen in the Self Muscle Massage Series. In the introduction post to this series we introduced and demonstrated the three muscle release techniques that will be used in this post. If you would like to review them, click here. If you would like to see any [...]
