(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.

Do you ever have pain inside your knee? The IT Band, Iliotibial band, might be the culprit! This band of connective tissue stabilizes the knee. It can start to stick to the muscle fibers underneath. This is where massaging this area can be helpful. In the video I walk you through massaging this area using…
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…
Welcome to the world of suboccipital self massage, a technique that can help ease tension and alleviate headaches originating from the base of the skull. This guide will take you through the steps and benefits of this self-care practice, focusing on how to effectively target the muscles that contribute to discomfort in this area. Table…
Hello — I’m Emily Boudwin, a neuromuscular massage therapist and restorative exercise specialist. I created this guide to walk you through my personal, practical approach to side sleeping with support. If you sleep on your side and want to maintain a neutral spine, avoid numb or tingly hands, and wake up feeling rested instead of…
Hi, I’m Emily Boudwin from Restorative Health and Wellness. If you want practical, hands-on ways to read a paper book or a Kindle while protecting your neck, this tutorial is for you. In this article I’ll walk you through how to read with good neck posture, show easy positions and props that reduce strain, and…