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The hip can be tricky to self-massage due to its location. This is quite a small area, between the hip joint and the crest of the pelvis ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliac_crest iliac crest]), massaging primarily the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_fasciae_latae Tensor fasciae latae]. Below the hip joint is covered in quad massage and the buttock area is covered under glute massage. Hip massage may help with [[Knee Pain]] and [[Iliotibial band syndrome]] (ITBS). Moving the pressure to the back of the buttocks will massage the Glutes

File:GlutesRoller.jpg|Use the roller carefully, applying pressure a little at a time. Do not use your full body weight, but control the pressure with your oppositeleg. Use both arms to stabilize your body and control the movement up and down. File:GlutesSoftball.JPG|This The softball or tennis ball is similar to using the foam roller, but more targeted and a little more effective. It’s also harder to control, so be careful with the pressure. As noted in the hip massage section above, the tennis ball is safer than the softball. File:GlutesStick.JPG|Bend the leg on the side you are massaging to relax the glutes. I generally prefer the foam roller or the softball /tennis ball for this area.