@fixingpain: Releasing the TFL (tensor fasciae latae) 🔍 Origin: anterior iliac crest & ASIS Insertion: iliotibial band → lateral tibia Action: hip flexion, abduction, and internal rotation — and when it’s overactive, it can hijack hip mechanics and irritate the IT band. Technique shown: I first shorten the TFL by abducting the leg and slightly flexing the hip. With the leg supported in my other hand, I sink my thumb into the tissue where I feel restriction or adhesion. I pin the muscle, then slowly extend the hip while maintaining femoral abduction, letting the tissue lengthen under tension. Pin + lengthen = better glide, better hip mechanics, less lateral hip and knee stress. #tfl #massage #fyp #hippain #fascia

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Tuesday 30 December 2025 18:28:32 GMT