Recover Releaf Massage

07/04/2022

Nerve release for calf pain, Achilles pain, or ankle stiffness

06/25/2022

Towel release of SI joint and adductor magnus

Here's an easy fix-all for many low back, hip, and hamstring issues and even some knee issues. This can be done with a hand towel, which makes it convenient in transition, on the golf course or anywhere. Give it a try!

06/15/2022

Here's a great technique for opening up your T-spine. It's subtle but effective. There are lots of cues, but it's worth it. Great job, Coach Z! And thanks for the help!

11/11/2021

For sciatic or piriformis symptoms, tight or weak glutes, or just to prepare the hips for work or working out.

10/16/2021

Twas a cold & blustery race in Fitchburg this morning! What goes best with running & beer? Massage!! Another great morning with Achieve Massage!

08/22/2021

What a beautiful, amazing day! Christy's Landing, IRONWORX MULTISPORT... I think IRONMAN Wisconsin is gonna be great!

08/14/2021

Thanks Madison Multisport for having me out at your Ironman camp! So great to have athletes motivated for the big day again. Fingers crossed for weather just like today.

08/13/2021

The vagus nerve is your 10th and longest cranial nerve. It's part of your parasympathetic, (or rest & digest), nervous system. It helps you calm down and recover from both physical and mental stress. I've been playing with this video and wanted to share it with you. Let me know what you feel or find! Give it a try over time.

Vagus nerve massage is a great way to increase vagal tone through direct manual stimulation for stress and anxiety relief anytime you need it.Note: this cont...

07/27/2021

Adductor magnus release

The adductor magnus release video focuses on a key trigger point just inside the sit bone. Releasing this trigger point can help a lot with hamstring tightness.

07/27/2021

Iliopsoas release & differentiation

The video shows a simple way to help release restrictions and adhesions in the iliopsoas. First, lay on the 4" all ball. The ball should be on one side of your belly button towards your hip. Wait 3-5 minutes for release. To release adhesions, start moving your leg. The video shows the donkey kick. You can also rotate your leg in & out & push your knee into the surface you are laying on.

07/27/2021

Iliopsoas & Adductor Magnus

Iliopsoas are 2 muscles that are your main hip flexors. They attach to the front of your lumbar spine, line you hip, and finish at your inner thigh. They are the antagonist of the glutes. If they can't turn off, your glutes can't turn off.

Adductor magnus is fascially connected to the psoas. It is a tricky muscle. It's hard to find a good picture of it, because it really touches on most of the areas of your thigh. Pictures either look overly simple or overly complicated. One of the main functions of adductor magnus is to straighten the leg at the hip. As such, restrictions here often feel like high hamstring tightness, but they can also be felt in the pelvic floor. They are related to low back pain as well.

I'm having trouble posting the release videos with the muscle videos, so they will be posted separately.

07/18/2021

Hello Door County! What a beautiful day with IRONWORX MULTISPORT and all the athletes here this weekend!