Active Lats Massage

BackLow BackUpper BackShoulderPosterior ChainShoulder Massage
Written By David Song

ACTIVE LATS MASSAGE

This is a self massage technique that targets the Latissimus Dorsi muscle. This method uses a lacrosse or massage ball to pin the muscle belly down while you use your arm to stretch it out for an active release of the muscle tension. Generally 4-5 arm reaches are completed per tender spot, and 3-6 different spots can be target along the entire muscle belly.

Muscles Involved:

  • Latissimus Dorsi

Related Conditions:

  • Non-Specific Low Back Pain

  • Shoulder Pain

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

Required Exercise Equipment:

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