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Lower back pain? Wake up feeling stiff? (Stop it- I mean your back!) Have pain when you stand up after sitting for long periods? This quick massage technique with a lacrosse ball may give you some immediate relief. Tag someone with back pain!
This is a simple, inexpensive way to give yourself some quick relief. All you need is a ball. A lacrosse ball, like in the video is a good option, but you can play around with different types depending on your size. A tennis ball will be less dense and therefore less intense, so if you find the lacrosse ball is too much for you, try a tennis ball or another softer ball. The toy bins at the dollar store can be a great place to find different density balls to add to your arsenal.
In this video, you are able to see the ball placement from under the body. You will notice that you are going after the muscle from the back/side. So not just lying flat on it, but tilting your body so that the ball is pressing into the QL muscle from the side also. We find that this is the most effective way to access the muscle.
Comment below and let us know how it works for you! If you find the floor to be too intense you can also start with doing this against a wall. Play around with your body and learn what works best for you. People are all different, so there’s no “perfect way”. Also, understand that this is a quick fix and will not produce long-term results on its own. You will need to look at the underlying issues that are causing the QL pain.
Written by Katie Goss @MoveUKatie
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