(Video) Periformis Self Massage with a ball
Are your internal hip rotator muscles hurting? Then try out this simple massage with a ball. Watch the video and follow along as I give you variations to help get the most out of this self massage.

Have you ever experienced a headache right at the base of your skull? This type of headache, often referred to as a Suboccipital headache, can be quite bothersome and is frequently overlooked. In this blog, we’ll explore the causes of these headaches, particularly focusing on the role of suboccipital muscles and how your daily habits…
Hi — I’m Emily Boudwin, Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Restorative Exercise Specialist. I created a short demonstration showing a very simple way to sleep on your back with proper neck and head support. If you struggle when you try to lie flat—your rib cage feels flared, your low back hollows, or your legs feel…
This is an interesting muscle and we don’t realize that we are using it. Do you have a shoulder that is always able to keep a bag, backpack, bra strap, etc on it, without the item slipping off? This is because of a muscle that shrugs the shoulder, the levator scapula. Our bodies are good…
Quick, gentle head repositioning to ease suboccipital tightness and base-of-skull headaches. Learn a 1–3 minute technique you can use during screen breaks.
Hello — I’m Emily Boudwin, a neuromuscular massage therapist and restorative exercise specialist. In this post I’ll walk you through my favorite adductor strap stretch that uses the wall and the floor to safely open the inner thighs and ease tension around the pelvis and low back. If you like step-by-step tutorials you can follow…
Hello! I’m Emily Boudwin, a neuromuscular massage therapist and restorative exercise specialist. Today, we’re diving into the importance of sitting on the floor and how to get up and down from it. You might be surprised to learn that this simple act can significantly enhance your longevity and overall movement abilities. Being able to sit…