LittleMum Shoulder Deep Tissue Massager User Guide

LittleMum Shoulder Deep Tissue Massager

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Littlemum Care Australia
• Material: High-strength aluminum alloy core with coated food-grade silicone
• Warranty: 15-year warranty against defects

Product Usage Instructions

Deep Tissue Massage Side
For deep tissue massage, use this side of the massager to apply pressure and release muscle tension.

Trigger Point Massage Side
Use this side to target specific trigger points for relief.

How To Use – Shoulder Blade & Upper Back Pain
Pain between the shoulder blades is common. This massager can help alleviate pain and tension in the following muscles:

• Rhomboids
• Upper Trapezius
• Levator Scapulae
• Scalenes
• Rotator Cuff Muscles
• Latissimus Dorsi

It is important to work on all areas of the scapula to release tension evenly. Follow the instructions below:

Lying Position:

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent.
2. Place the massager on the deep tissue side under your upper back.
3. Stretch out your upper and middle back by moving the massager along the upper border of your shoulder blade.
4. Move your arms away from your body to stretch the pectoral muscles.
5. Massage the area between the inner border of your shoulder blade focusing on Erector Spinae, Rhomboids, and Trapezius.
6. Focus on the upper half of the inner border of your shoulder blade.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can the massager be used on other body parts?
  A: While designed for the back, it can also be used on other muscle groups with caution and following proper instructions.

• Q: How often should I use the massager?
  A: Usage frequency can vary based on individual needs, but starting with a few times a week for short sessions is recommended.

Manufactured for Littlemum Care Australia

• A quality massager makes all the difference in a self-care routine.
• These self-care tools work wonders against flare-ups by simply pressing against the area to smooth out the knots. You can apply the right amount of pressure depending on whether you need a light or deep tissue massage.
• However, there are limited good options in the current marketplace when it comes to massaging the padded areas such as hips and glutes, or hard-to-reach areas such as psoas and piriformis. These areas require stronger or angular levers to sink deeper to melt away muscle tension.
• That is the reason why we have designed this Deep Tissue Back Massager, which mimics a massage therapist’s elbow to sink deeper to release muscle tension.
• LittleMum Deep Tissue Back Massager is made of high high-strength aluminium alloy core with coated food-grade silicone. It is weighted for precise placement with silicone coating for comfort.
• This product comes with a 15-year warranty against defects.
• The Massager can be used in two ways depending on the side: Deep Tissue Massage Side and Trigger Point Massage Side.

Deep Tissue Massage Side

Trigger Point Massage Side

How To Use

Shoulder Blade & Upper Back pain
Pain between the shoulder blades is common. Pain under your shoulder blades can be a sharp or burning pain near the spine, or a deep aching sensation that spreads across the shoulders or upper back. When shoulder blade pain persists, it can affect the quality of life and limit arm and back movements.
Symptoms of shoulder blade pain may include

• pain, which may be either a dull ache or sharp, around the scapula
• weakness in the affected arm, especially when attempting overhead movements
• limited range of motion that makes it difficult to raise your arms above your shoulders
• a snapping sound when you move your shoulder
• a visible projection of the scapula called “winging”
• a tilted posture towards your affected side

Muscle strain (pulled muscle) is the most common cause of pain between the shoulder blades. You can pull a muscle from:

• poor posture, especially when you lean forward while you sit or stand for long periods. Pain between the shoulder blades while slouching is a common problem in industrialized cultures
• lifting heavy objects
• activities that involve twisting, like golf or tennis
• sleeping on a mattress that does not give you adequate support

Main Muscles that are affected:

• Rhomboids
• Upper Trapezius
• Levator Scapula
• Scalenes
• Rotator Cuff muscles
• Latissimus Dorsi

It is important to work on all areas of the scapula so that the tension in one area is not released at the expense of another. So please reposition the Massager up and down along your back as instructed below.
You can use the Massager in the lying position or sitting position.

Lie on Back

Firstly, lie back on the floor with your knees bent. Position LittleMum Massager on the deep tissue side under your upper back. The curve is intended to stretch out a bent-forward upper and middle back. Start your massage at the upper border of your shoulder blade. Here are where your levator scapulae and your upper trapezius are located. You can feel the upper border, which is also called Angulus Superior, by moving the Massager until the bottom line hits the upper bony landmark of the shoulder blade.

Slowly move your arms away from your body, pausing when you feel slight resistance, so that the pectoral muscles are completely stretched.
Afterwards, massage the whole area between the inner border of your shoulde called the Margo Medialis.The muscles that you are going to work on here are your Erector Spinae, Rhomboids, and Trapezius.

When you are working on this area, you want to focus exclusively on the upper half of the inner border of your shoulder blade.
This time you can cross the arm of the affected side in front of your body and keep it there.

This way, your shoulder blade will rotate and set free the fibers of your serratus posterior superior, which are usually hidden underneath your shoulder blade.
Lastly, there is only one area left, which is directly on the lower border angle of your shoulder blade. Here is where some fibres of your latissimus dorsi are attached. Lie on your back and place the Massager’s deep tissue side in the soft tissue area between your 12th rib and the top of your pelvis.

Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor. Stay here; or for more pressure, spread your knees and lay them on the floor.

Sitting Position

The Massager can be used on a chair or on your car seat to give your back a real trigger point massage. Place the trigger point side pointing to your back as shown in the picture below.
A belt can be purchased separately allowing it to be strapped to your office chair or car seat. Or it can be simply placed on the couch/car seat and will be secured once laid on.

You sit on a chair, place the Massger on it, reaching behind your back, and the Massager’s six peak points will massage your back to relieve your muscle tension.
Reposition the massager up and down to massage over the entire back as you like.

Quadratus Lumborum Pain & Piriform Syndrome

The piriformis muscle is an external (or lateral) rotator of the hip along with the superior and inferior gemellus, quadratus femoris, obturator internus, and externus. The piriformis muscle rotates the femur during the hip extension and abducts the femur during the flexion of the hip. Piriformis syndrome is a condition where the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain. The piriformis muscle also can irritate the nearby sciatic nerve and cause pain, numbness, and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain).

You can develop piriformis syndrome from everyday activities,  such as sitting for long periods, climbing stairs, walking, or running. You can also develop it after a traumatic event, such as a car accident or a fall. Some other common signs of piriformis syndrome include:

• numbness and tingling in the buttocks that may extend down the back of the leg
• tenderness of the muscles in the buttocks
• difficulty sitting comfortably
• pain while sitting that gets worse the longer you sit
• pain in the buttocks and legs that worsens with activity

The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) is the deepest back muscle and originates from the iliac crest and inserts on the transverse process of lumbar one through five and the lower part of the 12th rib.

Quadratus lumborum pain involves discomfort in the muscle that is located deep in the lower back on both sides of the spine.

Pain in the quadratus lumborum can be caused by long periods of sitting, poor posture, weak muscles, unequal leg length or trauma. Manual massage therapy can effectively reduce pain and increase mobility by releasing quadratus lumborum and piriformis muscles. This usually entails digging an elbow or fist into the painful muscle by massage therapists. Now you can massage your quadratus lumborum and piriformis muscles at home with our specially designed massager. It does an amazing job at releasing your tight Quadratus Lumborum and Piriformis at once without putting any pressure on the spine. Lie back on the floor with your knees bent. Position the LittleMum Massager on the trigger point side under your lower back and buttock as shown in the picture below.

Stay here; or for more pressure, spread your knees and lay your feet on the floor. Then, either lay still or push your feet against the ground to hover your hips and move your pelvis forward and back.
Please avoid direct pressure on your spine and sacrum

Keep this massage short. Do not spend too much time pressing on the muscle as it can backfire. Just start with about 30 seconds and increase the time as needed.

Hip Flexors Pain & Psoas Syndrome

The iliacus muscle is connected to the pelvic bone and blends with the psoas, making up the hip flexor. The only muscle that connects the lumbar spine to the legs, is the psoas. Tight iliacus is directly linked to lower back pain, buttock pain groin pain, or pelvis pain which may spread down your leg.

Tightness in the hip flexors can be caused by too much sitting, overuse in athletics, or hyperextension. Deep tissue massage can heal and increase mobility in iliac muscle. However, iliac muscle is the furthest out on the pelvic bone. Because of its location on the inside surface of the pelvic bone (or ilium), it requires a certain angle to access this spot. A trained professional, such as a physical therapist or massage therapist, should be able to access and release this muscle for you while you are lying on your side and fully relaxed.

To release this by yourself, it is best to use a LittleMum Massager that is designed specifically for this area of the body. You can try using a massage therapy ball to see if that provides any benefit for you, but its rounded shape will not be able to achieve the angle and precision needed for the most effective release. LittleMum Deep Tissue Massager’s angle and magnitude of pressure is designed to reach the psoas muscle and iliacus muscle. It perfectly targets the psoas and iliacus muscles and effectively releases tension in a way only a professionally trained massage therapist can do. It provides the right amount of pressure to the right spot by replicating a skilled practitioner’s hands, offering a more precise pressure on the psoas when you lay on it. Lay in the sphinx pose on your stomach propped up on your forearms and place the higher angle of the LittleMum Massager underneath on your belly button. Then adjust one of Massager’s higher angle about 3-5 cm to the side then about 2-3 cm down. Move it slightly up and down until you feel a tender spot.

Either remain on your forearms or lay down, be still, and breathe. Allow one of the Massager’s higher angles to penetrate as it navigates through the abdominal muscles and internal organs to reach the attachment of the psoas major, and then pivot to access iliacus muscle and provide an angular pressure on the iliacus. If it is incredibly tight and you are feeling uncomfortable, get on your knees to elevate yourself a bit. At first, this pressure on the trigger point may be uncomfortable and even result in a slight increase in pain, including referred pain to other areas of the body. This is completely normal and okay, just keep breathing and try to relax. Continue to apply pressure to the trigger point, taking deep breaths, and making sure it is more of a “hurts so good” kind of feeling. As 90 seconds pass by, the localized and referred pain that you may have been feeling may begin to dissipate. The brain sends signals to the muscle to release, where it can return to a more softened and relaxed state. Be smart about using this technique. Like the other methods already discussed above, doing too much, not enough, or forcing more than what your body will tolerate can cause an increase in pain. Ease yourself into it by starting off with gentle pressure and then slowly increasing the intensity over time.

Warning : LittleMum™ Massager should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed or infected skin, skin rashes, unhealed or open wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, fragile bones, or areas of recent fractures.

Speak to your doctor before using LitteMum Massager if yo

• have a history of blood clots or a clotting disorder,
• are taking blood thinners,
• have a bleeding disorder,
• have cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation.
• pregnant,

Littlemum Care Australia (ACN:166 522 112) Visit us at https://www.littlemumcare.com.au
https://www.littlemumcare.co.uk
Size: 9.8″/25cm(L) 9.8″/25cm(W)3.1″/8cm(H)
Weight: 596g/1.31 Pounds
Material: Aluminium Alloy + Silicone Contact us at onlinesupports@littlemumcare.com Design in Australia, Made in China

References

• LittleMum Care, Drug-free Way for Neck Pain Relief, Back Pain Relief
• LittleMum Care, Drug-free Way for Neck Pain Relief, Back Pain Relief – LittleMumcare

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