Massage Technique: Myofascial release for the anterior/lateral pelvis

[@MassageSloth]

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[@lindsayagnello5110]

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[@MassageSloth]

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[@theahanlon]

Massage Sloth thank u. I don't normally go out of my way to comment, but well done. Easy to follow, informative, and integrative to the nervous system. Excellent for work with trauma in the body. THank u keep up the good work!

[@MassageSloth]

Thanks so much, Thea! I really appreciate the kindness and the support.

[@leebarnett2505]

Massage Sloth qgt

[@musicalrobkey]

Great anatomical description which helps to give a visual of where you should be and the effect it's having on the area.

[@kg7142]

problem areas I recommend: (1) knee massage for people with previous torn ACL, etc. (2) hip flexor therapy for runners, (3) isolated infraspinatus therapy, (4) elbow therapy for athletes/lifters, (5) hammate bone therapy, (6) tennis elbow therapy.

[@MassageSloth]

Thanks so much for the ideas! It's definitely time for more elbow and wrist stuff, and I'd like more videos targeted at athletes. Cheers!

[@kg7142]

Massage Sloth To hear back from the maestro of myofascial - what an honor!

[@yuseolsong9043]

I love to watch your tutorial videos. thanks for sharing them!

[@PH-mf8ze]

Absolutely love your videos, found them to be incredibly insightful… Thank you for doing them.. 😊

[@gulfcityswampwitch7108]

omg, um doing this RIGHT now on a client and is WORKING

[@teresaperez299]

Thank you that was something I needed to use in my TX

[@h5y]

wonderful video as always!

[@fazeelalaher6250]

love your explanation

[@ollerpops]

Hi Ian, I'm a LMT as well and would love to see some videos working on a client with scoliosis. Thanks!

[@MassageSloth]

I've been saying "that's high on my list" for about two years now, so I really need to get on that :) You'll see it soon or my name isn't Ian Harbey!

[@observinthelaws]

What is LMT?

[@observinthelaws]

ollerpops Thank you!

[@raehammond4774]

That looks like it would feel so goooood.

[@hananahbanana9375]

Thank you for the videos! Would you use this on someone with lower back pain if they weren't having any pain at the front?

[@MassageSloth]

I try to start with the least invasive options first. In the case of low back pain, I would start by seeing how they respond to hip/glute work, which often gets me the results I'm looking for. If some low back stuff sticks around, that's when I'd be more likely to start with abdominal/pelvic work. Not a hard and fast rule though.

[@NaN_92]

this is pretty difficult to understand with the draping...

[@MassageSloth]

Yeah, I was kind of worried about that. This may have been a job for yoga clothes. I'll try to have a pelvis palpation video in the near future where it's actually possible to make out landmarks :)

[@stephenjustiss9010]

@@MassageSloth The draping inhibiting visibility is a consideration here, but even as it is, I think I was able to find where you were on myself and get the idea of the technique. Sounds great. I want one myself!

[@zion367]

​@@MassageSloththat would be awesome! Do you alŕeady have a video like that? With yoga clothes?

[@judithanderson8071]

How would I find a therapist proficient in these techniques in Northern NJ and Miami? Thank you to any one who can help!

[@AJHighDesert]

Great videos!

[@SweetT730]

Love your vids...

[@lizziet5005]

Are you also relaxing the psoaz muscle here? Or are you just in contact with iliacas and gluteus medius?

[@lubago]

Can this help heal a small inguinal hernia?

[@MassageSloth]

I would not expect an inguinal hernia to heal on its own: healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.inguinal-hernia-should-i-have-surgery-now-or-should-i-wait.za1162 You and your doctor might land on less invasive care options, and massage might help manage pain, but I have not come across evidence of inguinal hernias healing without surgical intervention. Best of luck!

[@dommericar6811]

I wish I can get someone to give me this massage in Nigeria. I have a lateral pelvic tilt and I feel so bad about it. Would like to have it corrected as soon as possible

[@chidimmachidimma254]

Is available in Nigeria

[@megankershaw5700]

Hey Ian, just curious as to why this video focused on iliacus as opposed to psoas? I read your comment that you're ultimately killing two birds with one stone, but could you explain when it may be necessary to work on one versus the other, and how might you isolate the two? If even possible? Thanks for the great videos!

[@abale1729]

Psoas works most when lifting up the leg in a straight position. Iliacus works most when lifting up and to the side. Like when you are getting out of a low lying car.

[@tom4526]

Love you videos, Ian. Does this technique also address the tfl muscle? Seems as if you're right in the neighborhood.

[@MassageSloth]

I could easily make contact with it from here, but I'd need to shift my contact from the area medial to the ASIS to the area just inferior and slightly lateral. Definitely an important muscle to work with when considering anterior hip pain!

[@noelwallace8680]

THANK YOU!

[@crochetcomfort1654]

thanks, i am very sore on both sides.do you think is this the correct pressure point for me?

[@MassageSloth]

If you're doing self-massage, I'd recommend that you work much more broadly than is done in this video. Iliacus massage is great, but it's easy to overdo, and it's best to have some training when doing pressure point style massage near the abdomen. If you'd like to do some self-massage, I recommend gentle foam rolling of the hips: kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=-Y86TCXKS9w If your pain is persistent or becomes worse, I do recommend that you see a doctor for evaluation. Best of luck!

[@يحييسعد-ت2ح]

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[@minervareyes8536]

What kind of pain will be release by this application?

[@MassageSloth]

I find this useful for any sort of complex hip pain. If the person has several symptoms that seem to center around the pelvis (low back pain, IT band pain, inguinal pain, etc), I start to suspect the hip flexors and gluteus medius. While I can often get good results without targeting these muscles, I find they're often involved when the pain is otherwise treatment-resistant.

[@tylerkier1485]

Hello Ian I had a question about massage but off topic from this video! I am a LMP as well as was wondering if you had any advice for a client having an emotional release on the table, anything that may help comfort them while its happening.

[@MassageSloth]

I think it's easier to start with what not to do: Don't feel like you need to ask questions or help them delve further into their feelings. Don't try to fix anything or offer advice. There are lots of right things to do. Here's my usual approach: "I want to acknowledge that you're going through something right now. Would you like me to continue with the massage, or would you like to take a break?" If they choose to continue, I might slow down just a bit to not be too distracting. Once things seem to have blown over, I'll offer them a tissue and some water and ask how they're feeling. It's good to stay in communication afterward, because the client might feel a little awkward about having had an emotional event. Silence can seem like reproach, so make sure to check in. Then, keep on keepin on :)

[@tylerkier1485]

Massage Sloth Thank you for the advice :) I instinctively did some of that anyways

[@witheredmedia]

can you suggest techniques for L5-S1 degenerative disc disease

[@MassageSloth]

We can't do anything about the disc degeneration, but it's important to keep in mind that all sorts of non-invasive treatments can reduce pain and dysfunction without intervening at the level of the disc. As massage therapists, we can soothe the muscles of the hips and low back, massage and stretch tight muscles, and reduce sensitivity by providing painless contact. I would spend extra time with the external hip rotators.

[@abale1729]

Decompression therapy.

[@nazeemameen1253]

Iliac crest region is such an uncomfortable area to palpate

[@MegaTicarl]

Super coul

[@kg7142]

such a painful area for athletes!

[@TaushaTW]

Too ticklish & too close to my personal space. God bless those who can receive therapeutic massages.

[@SonofDarnell]

When you're hurting bad enough the tickle spot and the personal space become irrelevant!

[@lizziet5005]

Are you also relaxing the psoaz muscle here? Or are you just in contact with iliacas and gluteus medius?

[@MassageSloth]

I'm of the opinion that any work with the iliacus will also effect the psoas. Not only are they near neighbors (eventually sharing a common tendon), but they undoubtedly have some fascial and nervous system entanglement. Still, my intention here is just to contact iliacus and glut medius.

[@lizziet5005]

Massage Sloth Thanks for the reply :)