Issue link: https://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/530196
G By Karrie Osborn Why are we ignoring these important muscles? These days, a full-body massage treatment is not always "full body." Certain body segments have become part of the "untouchables" that are intentionally left out of massage and bodywork sessions altogether. That unfortunate, growing list includes the abdominals, the pectorals, and, most notably, the glutes. The problem is increasingly exemplified in some franchise spas that are trying to protect themselves from the lawsuits of a sometimes-litigious clientele, and in schools that aren't always prepared to teach their students the importance of gluteal work. The trend seems to be growing, and experts are concerned about its impact on the profession. The Glutes: 1 of 5