Often adaptively shortened, our abductors—the muscles located on the outer hip— can almost always benefit from a little pressure. But heads up! This area of the body can offer-up some surprisingly intense sensation when we find those “sweet spots” so a gradual approach is recommended. We promise it will be worth it by the end. 😉
For a lot of us, this one should be a daily practice. You may notice a surprisingly high degree of tension in your forearms since this set of muscles does SO much for us (especially if you work at a desk) without getting much in return. This practice will not only help bring relief to your forear...
Let’s address the lower leg, in particular the tibialis anterior or front of your shin bone. While this muscle drives ankle dorsiflexion, extra tension here can actually lead to limited range of motion in the ankles as well. Before doing this practice, squat and test your dorsiflexion angle first...
While somewhat under the radar, the fibularis muscle group is worth investigating especially if you experience persistent knee or ankle concerns. A bit of attention here can go a long way!
