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After all, foam rolling has emerged as the darling of the fitness world and the cure-all for many different aches. Essentially, foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release, or self-massage, that gets rid of adhesions in your muscles and connective tissue. These adhesions can âcreate points of weakness or susceptibility in the tissue,â according to Chris Howard, C.S.C.S. and LMT at Cressey Performance.
The gluteus medius and minimus muscles in the buttocks are no exception. When overworked, these muscles react by becoming tight, going into a constant state of contraction in order to perform their job, similar to a student staying awake all night to cram for an exam. Eventually, however, the work catches up.