P. Fleming Massage

Im a week late but I wanted to say Happy Anniversary to the love of my life 🥀

David, to be loved by a man like you has been the honor of my lifetime. I grow more and more in love with you each passing day. ✨

Stay drippy, king 🖤

Welcome to the family, Carmen! 🖤✨

Let’s talk about the abdominal muscles.

Our abdominal muscles help with:
✨ Supporting the spine
✨ Breathing (especially forceful exhalation)
✨ Rotating and bending
✨ Core stability during everyday movement

When they’re overloaded, we might notice:
• A band of pain across our back
• Feeling “stuck” when standing up right up
• Soreness after a coughing fit, vomiting, heavy lifting, or a tough workout
• The classic Pepto-Bismol commercial symptoms 😭 (nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach….)

Gentle myofascial work and stretching may help reduce tension, improve tissue mobility, and make movement feel a little more comfortable.

⚠️Disclaimer: This is general educational information, not medical advice. Persistent abdominal pain, severe digestive symptoms, fever, unexplained swelling, or other concerning symptoms should always be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.

👇 Be honest… when was the last time you gave your abs any attention?

Let’s talk glutes. 🍑

They help stabilize our pelvis, support our lower back, and play a big role in walking, running, climbing stairs, and maintaining balance.

Foam rolling the glutes may help:
✨ Reduce muscle tension
✨ Improve hip mobility
✨ Increase blood flow
✨ Prepare your body for movement or aid in recovery after activity

The key is to move slowly, pause on tender spots, and remember that more pressure isn’t always better.

Have you foam rolled your glutes before? 🍑

Ever heard of the TFL (tensor fasciae latae)?

It’s a small muscle on the outside of our hip that helps stabilize the pelvis & assists with lifting and rotating our leg.

When it’s overloaded, we might notice tightness on the outside of our hip, discomfort after walking or running, or that nagging feeling deep in the hip joint that just won’t loosen up.

This is one stretch that can help encourage comfortable movement through the area.

Remember: stretching is just one piece of the puzzle. Strength, movement habits, and how your body compensates all play a role, too.

👇 Have you ever noticed tightness on the outside of your hip?

Hip mobility depends on more than muscle length.

Joint motion, strength, coordination, breathing, and your nervous system all play a role.

That’s why an assisted stretching session isn’t just a series of stretches. It’s a chance to assess how your body moves and choose techniques that support ✨better ✨ movement.. not just more movement. 🤸🏻‍♀️

The goal is to help everyday activities feel easier.

Leg traction is a gentle technique that creates space through the hip and lower back while encouraging the surrounding muscles to relax. Many people find it feels incredibly relieving, especially after long days on their feet or sitting for hours.

While it’s not appropriate for everyone, it’s definitely a fan favorite. 🖤

Have you ever had traction before?