recoveryTFL Muscle Massage: 3 Techniques for Hip and Thigh Pain Relief

TFL Muscle Massage: 3 Techniques for Hip and Thigh Pain Relief

When you picture the muscles that power your lower body, you might think of a few big ones — like the quadriceps and glutes — first. But there’s another essential, often-overlooked muscle that play...

massageMassage for Rounded Shoulders: Benefits and 4 Methods To Try

Massage for Rounded Shoulders: Benefits and 4 Methods To Try

Nowadays, human beings are spending more time than ever sitting — with one survey finding that one in four Americans sits for more than eight hours each day. And whether you’re working at a desk or...

recoveryHow To Massage the Rectus Femoris (Front of Thigh): 4 Ways

How To Massage the Rectus Femoris (Front of Thigh): 4 Ways

Has the front of your thigh been feeling sore or stiff lately? If so, a quadriceps muscle called the rectus femoris may be to blame. This large, long muscle is the only quad muscle to span the hip ...

techniquesGastrocnemius Massage: Benefits & 4 Techniques for Sore Calves

Gastrocnemius Massage: Benefits & 4 Techniques for Sore Calves

As the bulkiest part of the calf, the gastrocnemius muscle powers a lot of our everyday movements. And like any other heavily-used muscle, it’s common for it to end up sore and tight — whether it’s...

techniquesMassage for Popliteus (Back-of-Knee) Pain: 5 Gentle Techniques

Massage for Popliteus (Back-of-Knee) Pain: 5 Gentle Techniques

When the back of our knees hurt, many of us blame it on tight hamstrings or cranky calves. But what if there was another muscle that could be playing a role? As it turns out, there’s a powerful lit...

techniquesHow To Massage Supraspinatus for Shoulder Pain Relief: 5 Ways

How To Massage Supraspinatus for Shoulder Pain Relief: 5 Ways

Has reaching for your seatbelt or the top shelf at the grocery store left you wincing in pain lately? If so, a small shoulder muscle called the supraspinatus might be to blame.  This compact muscle...

painGluteus Medius Pain? 4 Massage Techniques That Can Help

Gluteus Medius Pain? 4 Massage Techniques That Can Help

The gluteus medius (glute med) is the mightiest stabilizer in the lower body, helping add balance and steadiness to every stride, hop, and step you take. This fan-shaped muscle constantly works to ...

painHow To Massage Hip Flexors for Pain Relief: 3 Ways

How To Massage Hip Flexors for Pain Relief: 3 Ways

Whether you’re a kickboxer, a trail runner, or simply noticing more aches and pains as you get older, you’re not alone if you have hip flexor pain. These hardworking muscles are prone to inflammati...

conditionsShoulder Tendonitis Massage: Benefits and 3 Simple Techniques

Shoulder Tendonitis Massage: Benefits and 3 Simple Techniques

If you’re one of the 18-26% of people living with shoulder pain, you know all too well how it can turn everyday tasks — from lifting your groceries to reaching for the remote — into a struggle. Whe...

painHow To Use Massage for Tech Neck Relief: A Simple Guide

How To Use Massage for Tech Neck Relief: A Simple Guide

How many hours per day are you on your smartphone? If you’re like most Americans, you spend as much as four and a half hours daily hunched over looking at your screen. While we often have good reas...

painHow To Try Massage for Heel Pain: 6 Ways

How To Try Massage for Heel Pain: 6 Ways

Did you know that over 2 million US adults seek treatment for heel pain every year? And it makes sense — as the part of the foot that often strikes the ground first, our heels absorb impact from ne...

painArch Pain Massage: Benefits, Tips, & Techniques To Try

Arch Pain Massage: Benefits, Tips, & Techniques To Try

When we walk, the arches of our feet absorb shock and add a spring to every step we take. But because they have so many muscles, tendons, and ligaments, they can be a hotspot for pain and inflammat...