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- 01Sit on the roller with one ankle crossed over the opposite knee and support yourself with your hands.
- 02Shift your weight toward the buttock of the crossed leg while keeping the chest lifted.
- 03Roll in short, slow passes across the upper outer gluteal area rather than directly over the tailbone or hip joint.
- 04Pause on a tender point and breathe while allowing the working hip to relax.
- 05Reduce pressure if symptoms travel down the leg, then complete the area and switch sides.
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