Practical use
Use controlled depth and stay around the muscular tissue.
How it works
Lower back
Lower-back trigger points can benefit from deeper elbow-style pressure. Begin with control, stay beside the spine, and use broader support when the area needs a gentler approach.
FrontBack
Recommended pressure type
E
Elbow
Best starting point for this zone.
Lower-back trigger points often sit deep in the muscle beside the spine. An elbow point gives the focused depth this area typically needs.
Use safely
Begin with light pressure and increase gradually only while it remains comfortable. Stop if you feel sharp or increasing pain, numbness, tingling, dizziness, or unusual weakness.
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How to use
Step-by-step guide
Get Into Position
1
Lie down or lean back
Rest against the floor or the back of a chair.
2
Place the points
Position the two elbow points beside your spine, in the lower back.
3
Avoid bony areas
Keep off your spine, hip bones, and lower ribs.
Apply Controlled Pressure
1
Ease in slowly
Lean back gradually rather than dropping your weight on.
2
Hold steady
Stay in place while the pressure feels controlled and manageable.
3
Reposition as needed
Shift slightly to reach the next tender spot.
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