How Do You OSSO CORTO

How Do You Osso Corto?

Osso Corto can be used in myriad ways – as a massage roller, a gliding fascia scraper (gua sha) or for targeted trigger point and myofascial release. Glide or roll Osso Corto over the skin to promote blood flow, reduce pain, improve muscle recovery and the healing of soft tissue injuries. Its unique design is also great for vestibular and balance exercises!

Scroll to the images below for just some of the many exercise ideas for your Osso Corto!

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Osso Corto from head to toe

Osso Corto can be used from head to toe for release and relief of muscles and fascia.

Feet – roll and stretch your feet and toes using the different contours. Ideal for improving foot arch function and conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, hallux limitus and rigidus.
Legs – roll under your calves or glide along your calves and hamstrings for an active stretch. Release your quads, adductors and ITB by gliding along fascial lines, or target specific trigger points with Osso’s ends and contours.
Pelvic region – Osso’s contoured ends are ideal for releasing your glutes, piriformis, hip flexors and psoas.
Shoulders and upper back – focus on specific trigger points using the flattened ends of Osso.
Forearms, hands and wrists – roll, glide, hold or rotate your Osso for a variety of exercises for your upper limbs.
Vestibular and balance – hold at arm’s length and focus on Osso’s “eye” to perform visual tracking exercises, great for improving vestibular function and balance.

Glide concave middle along the muscle to decompress and relax quads

Hold one end and firmly press into quad trigger points to release localised knots

Firmly glide convex ends along the ITB to stretch and relax the connective fibres

Lie on back, one leg raised, firmly glide along hamstring muscles, knee to pelvis

Roll calf muscle back and forth, starting at achilles and progressing towards knee

Glide firmly between shin and calf muscle to loosen fascia and alleviate shin splints

Roll both feet over convex ends to lengthen and release plantar fascia

Roll foot back and forth, progressively moving Corto left to right to change focus

Lie on convex end with small rocking motion for targeted psoas release

Lie on back, fold one leg over the other, apply pressure to tight glute muscles

Hold one end and firmly press into pec trigger points to release localised knots

Position on hands and knees, roll forearm to “thread the needle” for thoracic mobility

Balance on one leg and focus vision on Osso eye, slowly moving arm side to side

Hold each end in outstretched arms and twist back and forth to improve wrist function

Hold ends in outstretched arms, flex and extend wrists to improve range of motion

Glide along forearm and upper arm to gently release fascia and muscles

*When treating medical conditions it is always advisable to consult with a qualified health practitioner before commencing a new program of treatment and exercises.