How to Give an Inner Thigh Stretch in Tai Massage

The inner thigh muscles are often neglected in many workout programs. It is difficult to find good stretches to loosen these muscles. However, when the muscles of the legs become tight there is excess pressure placed on the back and other surrounding muscles. This can lead to chronic back and hip pain. Below is a simple assisted stretch that targets the inner thigh area and can help to open these muscles.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Instruct the receiver to lie on his back on the floor. You can place a pillow under his head if that's more comfortable for him. Both of his knees should be bent and both feet should be flat on the floor.

2. Tell the receiver to drop his right knee open, getting it as close to the floor as he can, keeping his knee bent.

3. Kneel on his right side with your knees straddling his right knee. Place your palms on his inner thigh, close to his hip. Turn your hands out so that your fingers are pointing away from each other and your wrists are both on the inside. You will be pressing on the inner thigh with the heel of your hand versus your fingers.

4. Use your body weight and slowly lean down on his inner thigh and gently pull towards yourself with your palms. This motion is as if you were gently pulling the thigh away from the hip. Hold for five deep breaths.

5. Keep the hand position and move down to the middle of the inner thigh and repeat.Lastly move your hands down to just above the knee and repeat the same down and away motion.

6. Repeat on the other leg.Be careful that you use just your body weight when pressing down and avoid pushing his leg to the floor.

Tips & Warnings

• Watch your own body mechanics when stretching another person.
• Do not bounce the stretch.
• Make sure you use body weight only and do not push the receiver into the stretch

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