I got chronic back/joint/muscle issues for 15 years. I feel advice like this is only semi-useful. Every body is different, and you gotta use a holistic approach to the whole system to really fix/maintain shit. Short harmstrings and a weak core alone can cause this. And you can work your pecs all you want, it will come back if you don’t work on your core too.
Do you happen to have any tips for when your fuckiest of fuckwaffles is lower than the ones pictured? As in, lower back. Particularly right above the tail bone for me.
Sounds like it might be the “QL”… You could try to lay flat with a Lacrosse ball in that area. Or, if you can afford a massage, discuss “QL” with the therapist.
QL = quadratus lumborum
This muscle is very deep and can be difficult to work with. A good therapist should be comfortable using their elbow to lean in deep into your side.
Please, please, please… Stretch your PECS!
Tight chest muscles pull your shoulders forward and will definitely cause pain in a lot of these areas.
Look up simple: Door Frame stretch.
Also, if you decide to get a professional massage, the therapist MUST work on your PECS, make sure to discuss it.
I know y’all hate YT… but, here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/PWGuI3rTRx0
I got chronic back/joint/muscle issues for 15 years. I feel advice like this is only semi-useful. Every body is different, and you gotta use a holistic approach to the whole system to really fix/maintain shit. Short harmstrings and a weak core alone can cause this. And you can work your pecs all you want, it will come back if you don’t work on your core too.
I’ve worked massage systems for many years. A very high % of clients get a lot of relief from pectoral deep tissue work and regular stretching.
Of course it’s not a “cure all”, but, a significant amount of people don’t even take it into consideration.
Do you happen to have any tips for when your fuckiest of fuckwaffles is lower than the ones pictured? As in, lower back. Particularly right above the tail bone for me.
Sounds like it might be the “QL”… You could try to lay flat with a Lacrosse ball in that area. Or, if you can afford a massage, discuss “QL” with the therapist.
QL = quadratus lumborum
This muscle is very deep and can be difficult to work with. A good therapist should be comfortable using their elbow to lean in deep into your side.
Thank you!
Fair point