Generally with massage, I work mostly with the Craniosacral System and the fasical layers for a more therapeutic result than with specific muscles. However, I do find and work with a few muscles that are often tight that may cause lower back pain. Sometimes with a little bit of gentle work going deeper into these muscles, clients feel a great deal of relief right away. One of the trigger muscles that often contracts and feels painful is the hip flexor Quadratus Lumborum. The movement of the QL is a slight twist or a lateral flexion from one side to the other. When tight, pain is often felt around the ileum, SI joint, trochanter or groin. It may appear that one leg is shorter than the other because the length along the lower back is shortened around the contraction. Pain relief is often easy with just some basic work. However, remember that if your body is feeling pain, touching into that place may momentarily hurt. But it will be worth while once that pain pattern dissipates and flexibility and ease come back into play. In terms of education, here is an overview of the QL:
For the best pain relief results...
Take time to feel into your body, so that you can explain your symptoms and areas of concerns to your Massage Therapist. The body speaks and has a lot to say. Why not take the opportunity to listen and get the relief you need?
At Lighten Up Therapies, our focus is to work therapeutically. That may mean a nice light Swedish Massage, but if you are in pain... meeting that place with care and skill usually helps you to destress and feel better.
Warmly,
Sharon Hartnett LMT in Naples, Florida and Columbus, Ohio
www.integrativesoulandbodywork.com
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