Pain-Relieving Tips
At BodyViva, our aim is to get you out of pain, keep you out of pain, and ensure you’re functioning at your best!
Here are some tips on how you can alleviate those niggling aches and pains at home for temporary pain relief.
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Tensor Fascia Lata release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Tensor Fascia Lata muscle, located in the front of your hip.
Upper Trapezius release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Upper Trapezius muscle.
Piriformis release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Piriformis muscle, located in the back of your hip.
Shoulder Posterior Capsule release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the back of the shoulder, specifically the posterior capsule and rotator cuff muscles.
Illiotibial Band release
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Iliotibial band. This can be very helpful for many hip and knee problems.
Levator Scapulae release
-This demonstration of a table-top exercise with a fitball includes an explanation of the alignment and breathing technique that we want to achieve with all our class exercises. The exercise focuses on core strength, stability and control. We also show two slightly easier variations for the exercise.
Pectoralis Minor release (Shoulder)
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the Pectoralis Minor muscle.
Foot Arch release (Plantar Fascia)
-In this video we describe how to use a spikey ball on the arch of the foot, which includes the Plantar Fascia. This can be very helpful for some common foot conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis (Plantar Fasciopathy).
Erector Spinae release (Back)
-This exercise combines bridges with lateral knee presses. The bridging part of the exercise targets the gluteal muscles, while the lateral knee presses targets the hip abductor muscles, which are important muscles for lumbopelvic stability and control.
