Gluteus Medius Massage
Written By David Song
GLUTEUS MEDIUS SELF MASSAGE
This is a gluteus medius massage that uses a massage or lacrosse ball. Place the massage ball on the muscle belly of the gluteus medius located between the iliac crest and greater trochanter. Roll onto the ball to compress the muscle and hold for up to 30 seconds. Slowly roll off of the ball to and repeat for 2-3 spots along the gluteus medius muscle.
Muscles Involved:
Gluteus Medius
Related Conditions:
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
External Snapping Hip Syndrome
Glute Amnesia / Gluteal Amnesia
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Hip Osteoarthritis
ITB Syndrome
Hip Impingement
Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
Required Exercise Equipment:
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