How To Foam Roll Your Glutes – Simple Steps For Results

by Sam Visnic November 21, 2017

Massage Therapy, Mobility

While there are many tools available for glute self-massage, the foam roller is the easiest to access (you can find one at virtually any gym).

In addition, the roller has a wide contact surface, which is ideal for keeping reducing the intensity of the pressure into any one area.

How To Foam Roll Your Glutes - Key Points:

Make sure you are sitting on the glute you want to massage. Also be careful of putting pressure on your tailbone.
Turn the roller at a slight angle to access the deeper muscle fibers (glute medius, minimus, and piriformis).
Move in 2-4 inch segments and emphasize the tender spots.
Breathe! If you are holding your breath, its going to be difficult to reduce the threat/guarding in the tissues.

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Sam Visnic

I've spent my life studying the fundamental aspects of human health with a focus on movement and clinical massage therapy. In a world of specialists, surgical procedures, drugs and quick fix remedies, I'm committed to finding and developing strategies that help people stuck at the “gap”. Over the last 20 years I've studied dozens of systems and methodologies for uncovering the root cause of aches and pains, along with postural and movement issues. Pain science, the art and science of hands-on soft tissue massage techniques, myofascial release, and coaching movement is essential in my practice. Integrating different methods but above all deciphering WHEN to use different techniques with different people and situations, along with integration of movements that people want to be able to do again is the key to long term success with my incredible track record with clients. Understanding the various elements that contribute to conditions and the power of communication and education makes my Release Muscle Therapy program separate from other hands-on therapy approaches. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-visnic-95a8356/ https://samvisnic.com