Gym tip: Kettle bell massage for inner thigh
The most comfortable adductor massage I've yet to find!
Picture: kettlebell inner thigh massage
Foam roller inner thigh massage is a difficult thing!
Picture: foam rolling is the traditional gym and physical therapy approach to inner thigh massage, and you know what(1)? - It’s difficult to make it work! (picture source)
For the people who need it (those with tight adductors), the foam roller is not big enough, it’s unstable, and you can’t relax and maintain the precise pressure that works for you. It might be OK for circus performers and contortionists, but for the rest of us, there’s Kettlebell massage! (Instructions follow.)
Kettlebell inner thigh massage instructions
Step 1: Choose the kettlebell size that works for you and put it in place
If you have very tight inner thighs, then grab the biggest kettlebell off the gym rack and put it in place. (If you are more flexible, then a smaller kettlebell will do - I am moderately flexible so for me, a 20 kg medium-large kettlebell is perfect).
Picture: 20 kg kettlebell inner thigh massage
Step 2: Lower your inner thigh onto the ball and locate the pain spots
With a little trial and error, you will find the pain spots and rest your weight on them (10 or 20 seconds for each one). You will find this remarkably comfortable to do, and far better than any previous adductor massage.
Step 3: While resting on a pain spot, move your body so as to grip and pull the tissues sideways
Because the kettlebell is heavy and unevenly shaped, **it will not move!!!**, and you can therefore precisely move your inner thigh in all directions while pressing into it. This adds a stretch to the massage - something that is hard to do with a foam roller. With a little experience you will get a much better result for a quarter of the pain & effort!
Let me know what you think in the comments below!..