I can understand you easily. Don't worry about it. A lot of Americans can't understand accents because they never travel or watch anything except Aemrcan TV. This video is perfect! Thank you!
Don't bother commenting about the sound. I commented and got a reply, Gina?, basically saying it's the listener's fauylt. One less viewer. Fine with me
@TheGinagriffin Not sure what your problem is? Complaints are about the sound quality. It's not a cultural issue. It's his video, if he can fix the issues it improves the audience experience. Trying to encourage a denial won't help. You sound like a child who thinks she is politically correct and wants to chastise others who don't play in her sandbox the way she plays. The comments are about sound. You may think you are ms socially aware goddess but really come across as ignorant of technical issues. Probably not limited to tech issues either. BCk off and let him improve the viewer experience. Then you grow up: a lot.
This video explains so well how the lumbar spine and the psoas are connected and release this with a simple move with the roller. This connection is explained clearly and I think a lot of us need to do this simple move!
I'm so happy I found this. I've been suffering from tightness and pain for years. After I rolled my back and found a really tight spot it immediately gave me a ton of more range. I'm going to give these things a go for a while and hope to FINALLY permanently loosed this psoas.
@@goldenrackz6932 well I still have the pain. But I haven’t corrected the cause (my posture). And I haven’t been using this technique because I felt it was aggravating the tight spots.
I love that warm feeling after using the ball on my flexors. Its like someone put warm water on that area, boy does it really open up the flow. Thank you
Best video I've seen on this topic. I have delt with tight hip flexors forever! I did your exercises and felt immediate release! Thank you. Didn't realize it was mainly my low back that was so tight and causing my tight hips.
I have to say this was the most informative and well explained fixes for hip flex and lower back issues. I sit for over 10 hours a day which in turn caused me lower back issues but only when standing for more than 5 mins.. even causing aching testicles but as soon as I sit down all pain subsides in seconds. No one explained that my back issues were because of my tight tight hip flex.
Just come across this video! Wow is all I can say. Such a “simple” thing but so effective. I did these last night before bed. Today was the first morning in 6 months I woke up and could stand up straight without pain
Don’t care about that echo because what you say was so helpful and I’ve been doing so as releases since the 80s and this was the most helpful I’ve been to hundreds of therapist the way you explain this was incredible. I usually started out just searching for trigger points in my abdomen under the pelvis,❤ at the sides of the naval, but this was great
This was really helpful. I’ve followed these exercises before, but with so much information out there, I got lost doing other less effective stretches.
Really helpful.. I sit a lot for work and have been having hip flexor and back tightness along the spine BAD. The foam roll stretch helping immediately. I liked the way you explained how it all ties together.. makes sense. Thanks for your help.
Light deadlifts with perfect form and squeezed glutes plus yoga 🧘♂️ are helping to keep my low back from reverting after doing all the stretches. Also, an inversion table can really help lengthen the tight shortened psoas.
I will try those excercise,being a truckdriver,we all suffer with back hip problems because of the nature of our job,until things aren't working as they should,we take lil notice until pain comes,thank you🙏👍
Oh boy, I cannot begin to explain how stiff my back is on the arch backwards over the foam roller. One to keep working on to get rid of all those years of back tightness from my desk work! Great video, much appreciated!
It's really common. We've unintentionally trained people to think that pain = a problem and no pain = everything's normal. But usually tissue can still be stiff, tight, or restricted and causing hidden dysfunction!
It's really common. We've unintentionally trained people to think that pain = a problem and no pain = everything's normal. But usually tissue can still be stiff, tight, or restricted and causing hidden dysfunction!
Lower back was definitely hindering the stretch, and i even notice my hips starting opening up immediately after foam rolling the psoas from the lower back. Still super tight (cant pull me knee to my chest and it really affects squatting), but this should be a great start
Brilliant video thank you. I think the main point o was missing was tension to activate and to encourage a deeper relaxing of the muscle. Extra tips about lifting the leg while lying on the trigger point ball sounds like the piece I was missing! I'll also try the slight side to side twist on the foam roller.
Wow, the foam roller was life changing. Thank you! I noticed an immediate, and significant difference in comfort leaning into the hip flexor stretch. I've shared this to my family and friends
This is very good information!! Wow! Id like to add , if I roll up a towel and put right on top of my belly button for 2-5 min it release my psoas before I do these
This video might have just saved my ultra marathon goal run in 4 days time. Couldnt figure out what the hip pain was. But im pretty sure its tight psoas caused by tight back. Every single time its always tightness further up the chain, every time! But i seem to need to relearn this for every single running injury after weeks and weeks of failed strength and mobility around the injured area
Is it safe to do the technique with tennis/lacrosse ball near your hip bone if you have a contraceptive IUD? I know that might be an odd question but I remember I used to go to a masseuse who said you couldn't really get into that region of you have an IUD... Thanks 🙂
FYI for people watching. Make sure you understand the difference between a tight psoas and a psoas in spasm. These exercises will not help for a psoas in spasm.
Generally there should be an immediate sense of more freedom. Each stretch can be done for 30-60 seconds. More if needed, less if needed too. How quickly it goes away can very closely relate to how well a person gets to the reason behind why those areas become tight in the first place
I've always been told not to bend your spine over rollers. It puts too much pressure on the spine. You should keep yourself propped up and the spine in a neutral position.
How about one to lower the top knee when one is sitting cross-legged with one leg's ankle up on the knee? One of my knees is much higher I feel the tightness in the hip Not the psoas ? ( Since I can do full American splits on both sides) ?????
Had a hard time understanding what you were saying, slow down and fix the echo. I also have a hard time with strong accents. That’s on me though. I will give these a try. Am seriously tight like a tigger.
Good question Cindy! Knowing the path and walking the path are two different things. In theory, stretching a tight spot is one thing, but getting to the reason why it's become tight is crucial to stop it from tightening in the future. I'm pretty mobile, but my work as a Physio does challenge certain areas of my body that require my attention every now and again of which this is one!
@@YourWellnessNerd reply yes that why I listen to many thoughts on body movements, ie: the back of my shoulder. has been giving me pain. I have been trying to figure the relief & cause . I have not gotten there, yet.
It really depends. If it's tight it could present as weak or inhibited. Clinically, a great way to find out is to free up the spine and the hip flexor and see if it then feels stronger again.
So I feel as if this would help me but I am also pretty fragile to the point where I can't wear underwear or jeans/restrictive waistbands without causing pain in my hip flexors / SI area. I went full force into a vehicle and smoked it with my chest and ever since I have sever rib flare on one side I'm thinking maybe rib 12-13 came disconnected but man it gets painful. Epidural multiple chiros but damn I can't shake it.
My psoas is completely f@&cked. I have a hard time watching all these videos from people saying this is how you fix….when they are already flexible. Take someone jacked up like me and help me release that. I try these stretches, use foam rollers, and lacrosse balls and it only seems to get worse
I hear you mate, if it helps at all - I obviously need to demonstrate these things, but they are pulled directly from the things that work with my patients going through similar things to yourself. The techniques may differ, or the intensity/how hard someone goes with things may also differ, but the ideas hold up. Hope you find some benefit!
This was very useful. Could a tight psoas also be causing tight hamstrings and tention in scrotum (once you have rules everything out with doctor of course)
If someone presented to me with a tight psoas, tight hamstrings and an issue in the groin area, Id be very interested in assessing the overall function of their lower back. Id expect that each may be a consequence of the same thing, however you would need to assess them specifically to truly figure things out!
@@YourWellnessNerd thanks for your reply. Using the roller on my lower back has given me instant relief in these areas so suspect it's something to do with lower back. I do have a job that requires me in past to sit for long periods as well. Thanks for vid, this has really helped
@@YourWellnessNerd what is going on when your lower back thighs legs are stiff and painfull and lower back hurts when coughing also weak and struggling to walk walk up stairs get in and out of a car?
You're discussing the difference between stretching a muscle and stretching the tendon to modify the resting length. One should also be wary of the adductor Magnus as well, it's often mistaken for the psoas.
Sorry the audio echoes! I hope its helpful! Watch the updated video here: ua-cam.com/video/k2eZUjMPd5Y/v-deo.html
Look up vestibular system.
I can understand you easily. Don't worry about it. A lot of Americans can't understand accents because they never travel or watch anything except Aemrcan TV. This video is perfect! Thank you!
Don't bother commenting about the sound. I commented and got a reply, Gina?, basically saying it's the listener's fauylt. One less viewer. Fine with me
Thank you. Someone named Gina replied, but blamed the listener, not culturally aware, blah blah. Like a child really trying to be politically correct.
@TheGinagriffin Not sure what your problem is? Complaints are about the sound quality. It's not a cultural issue. It's his video, if he can fix the issues it improves the audience experience. Trying to encourage a denial won't help.
You sound like a child who thinks she is politically correct and wants to chastise others who don't play in her sandbox the way she plays. The comments are about sound. You may think you are ms socially aware goddess but really come across as ignorant of technical issues. Probably not limited to tech issues either. BCk off and let him improve the viewer experience. Then you grow up: a lot.
This video explains so well how the lumbar spine and the psoas are connected and release this with a simple move with the roller. This connection is explained clearly and I think a lot of us need to do this simple move!
The troubleshooting is something not every exercise instructor does. Excellent.
I'm so happy I found this. I've been suffering from tightness and pain for years. After I rolled my back and found a really tight spot it immediately gave me a ton of more range. I'm going to give these things a go for a while and hope to FINALLY permanently loosed this psoas.
Good luck Katrina!
I see u commented 5 months ago, whats the update?
@@goldenrackz6932 well I still have the pain. But I haven’t corrected the cause (my posture). And I haven’t been using this technique because I felt it was aggravating the tight spots.
I'm so grateful that I stumbled across your channel and this video today.
Appreciate that Katrina! I really hope the video helps!
have had tightness there for years and this video really helped loosen it up. The relief was amazing. Will keep at it. Thanks so much!
Awesome to hear mate! Glad it had an impact!
Thank you for this video. Needed these Psoas stretches! By the way your sofa is GORGEOUS!
I love that warm feeling after using the ball on my flexors. Its like someone put warm water on that area, boy does it really open up the flow. Thank you
Best video I've seen on this topic. I have delt with tight hip flexors forever! I did your exercises and felt immediate release! Thank you. Didn't realize it was mainly my low back that was so tight and causing my tight hips.
Appreciate it Sara! Glad it may have helped!!
I will try this my hips and I have pain in my front its so tight. And it does spaz at times.
I have to say this was the most informative and well explained fixes for hip flex and lower back issues.
I sit for over 10 hours a day which in turn caused me lower back issues but only when standing for more than 5 mins.. even causing aching testicles but as soon as I sit down all pain subsides in seconds. No one explained that my back issues were because of my tight tight hip flex.
Glad it resonated mate!
Thank you. You hit all the spots that i have pain. Been on crutches for 2 years now. Best video i have seen
Really hope it helps in some way Eloise! Good luck :)
Just come across this video! Wow is all I can say. Such a “simple” thing but so effective. I did these last night before bed. Today was the first morning in 6 months I woke up and could stand up straight without pain
Amazing Carmel! Glad it helped!
Thanks so very much for this video! Please consider re-recording it now that you are using a better microphone in your newer content. 💖
Don’t care about that echo because what you say was so helpful and I’ve been doing so as releases since the 80s and this was the most helpful I’ve been to hundreds of therapist the way you explain this was incredible. I usually started out just searching for trigger points in my abdomen under the pelvis,❤ at the sides of the naval, but this was great
Psoas
Glad it resonated! Thanks for looking past the audio 😂
Holy crap! A couple of minutes on that foam roller made a huge difference!! And boy have I had some issues in the Lowe back, hip, psoas area!!
Fantastic to hear Anne! Hopefully it helps you sort it out long term!!
This was such an informative video! Will watch the update too - I wonder if you have any suggestions for sacroiliac pain?
Glad to hear it resonated mate! I have a couple of videos on SIJ pain on the channel somewhere!
Massaging my back with a tennis ball has helped me so much thank you for this knowledge!!!
Glad to hear it helped Sophia!
This was really helpful. I’ve followed these exercises before, but with so much information out there, I got lost doing other less effective stretches.
Glad it was helpful Andrew!
Thank you, been struggling for year with my psoas, can't wait to try that tomorrow
Hope it helps mate!
Oh my goodness! The difference is crazy! Wow!
Really helpful.. I sit a lot for work and have been having hip flexor and back tightness along the spine BAD. The foam roll stretch helping immediately. I liked the way you explained how it all ties together.. makes sense. Thanks for your help.
Glad it helped!
great video. Clear, professional and effective. Thanks
Glad it resonated!!
LOVE this. Thank you! Always looking for ways to help the body get back to it's natural state.
Hope it helps!!
Light deadlifts with perfect form and squeezed glutes plus yoga 🧘♂️ are helping to keep my low back from reverting after doing all the stretches. Also, an inversion table can really help lengthen the tight shortened psoas.
I will try those excercise,being a truckdriver,we all suffer with back hip problems because of the nature of our job,until things aren't working as they should,we take lil notice until pain comes,thank you🙏👍
Hope it helped mate!
Oh boy, I cannot begin to explain how stiff my back is on the arch backwards over the foam roller. One to keep working on to get rid of all those years of back tightness from my desk work!
Great video, much appreciated!
Good luck with it Richard, hope it loosens quickly!
I did not have back pain…and yet the tightness in my hip/groin area has miraculously loosened and feels less “angry”
It's really common. We've unintentionally trained people to think that pain = a problem and no pain = everything's normal. But usually tissue can still be stiff, tight, or restricted and causing hidden dysfunction!
It's really common. We've unintentionally trained people to think that pain = a problem and no pain = everything's normal. But usually tissue can still be stiff, tight, or restricted and causing hidden dysfunction!
This was a very good informative video, Thankyou
Thanks for the video. I've trying to find solutions for 3 years. This is fantastic. I signed up to your channel.
Glad to hear it may have resonated Kate!
Thanks for the share! I’m coming over from Reddit! Super interesting video!
Thanks! Hope it helps!
The knee kneeling exercise def works. I’m new to this channel. My chiro showed me this stretch and I immediately felt relief!
Glad to hear it helps!
Lower back was definitely hindering the stretch, and i even notice my hips starting opening up immediately after foam rolling the psoas from the lower back. Still super tight (cant pull me knee to my chest and it really affects squatting), but this should be a great start
Hope it does help mate!
Thank you. Very helpful. Can you fix the sound? There is a little echo that makes some words hard to understand. Thanks again.
Use the CC (subtitles)
Needs a microphone..the echo is the room..
I don't think I can fix it retrospectively, unfortunately. I have fixed it since though for my more recent videos!
😂😂😂
Yea. Hard to hear. Echo
great work - slowly improving - back pain reducing but other issues emerging psoas/hips tec - i'm 68 and its 100fah here in thailand
Ooooo loving these moves, will do them in the morning, Thankyou.
I can hear you clearly by the way.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video! It is really informative and has given me great insight as to why I keep having hip and knee pain too!
Awesome Kem! Glad it was helpful!
Great stretches!! Thanks for the reminder
You’re welcome!
Great info and tips in this video. I wish I could hear you better through the ambient room echo.
I'll be forever apologizing for the echo I think, I wish I could go back and improve it. Hope the tips help regardless mate!
Thank you! Will give this a go.
Hope it helps Maria!
I'm an RMT and this is awesome thnku..will definitely be utilising these personally and in my practice
Glad it was helpful!
Will be doing this as soon as I get home along with focusing on better sitting posture when at my desk.
Thank you for clearly explaining!
Hope it helps mate!
Thanks for your great tips - it would be great if audio could be enhanced… this is positive feedback
I hear you mate, I’ve since put out another, more recent version with better audio in the last week or so. Check that out if you like!
Great simple info. Agreed about the echo. Hard to follow. Maybe use a mic on ur shirt. Thanks again. BTW, love the accent!
I've since fixed up the mic issues, glad the video was still helpful!
Brilliant video thank you. I think the main point o was missing was tension to activate and to encourage a deeper relaxing of the muscle. Extra tips about lifting the leg while lying on the trigger point ball sounds like the piece I was missing! I'll also try the slight side to side twist on the foam roller.
Hope it helps mate!
Incredibly helpful, thank you thank you thank you
Awesome Falcon! Glad it had an impact!
There's always the good ole Thomas Test position for those that can't get down on the floor. ❤ I appreciate these tips!
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Thanks for this, I'll give it a try!
Hope it helps!
I'm doing this today! thank you Grant.:)
You're welcome!
Thank you, just found your video and am so happy I did. Very helpful!
Awesome Denise! Glad it seems to have resonated!
Wow, the foam roller was life changing. Thank you! I noticed an immediate, and significant difference in comfort leaning into the hip flexor stretch.
I've shared this to my family and friends
Great to hear it helped!
Great reinforcements to keep me moving fluidly
Hope the information resonates Dory!
Very useful. Thank you!
Great to hear Gordon!
Thank you, awesome vide, very helpful ❤
Great to hear mate!
Great content as always!
Appreciate it Liam! Hope it helps!
good tip. thanks
No problem!
Thanks 😊 I needed this!!!
Great! Hopefully it really helps!
This is very good information!! Wow! Id like to add , if I roll up a towel and put right on top of my belly button for 2-5 min it release my psoas before I do these
Great tip!
Good video! I think a mic would help improve the quality of the entire production quite a bit
Can’t do much about the older videos, but have just released a new video on this very topic without any audio issues!
That was excellent! Subbed...
Awesome mate glad it may have resonated!
root healing vs temporary cure… thank you brother ♾️🙏🏽💫
Hope it helps mate!
This video might have just saved my ultra marathon goal run in 4 days time. Couldnt figure out what the hip pain was. But im pretty sure its tight psoas caused by tight back. Every single time its always tightness further up the chain, every time! But i seem to need to relearn this for every single running injury after weeks and weeks of failed strength and mobility around the injured area
Hope it does help!
great video thank you,
Hope its helpful mate!
Tq for sharing🙏
Help me understand: you're suggesting we foam roll parts of the lumbar spine?
The idea is to find any corresponding joint restrictions where those hip flexors attach to front half of the lumbar spine!
Great video! Just sub’d 🤙🏽
Great to have you onboard Sean!
Thank you oh so very much! 💖
Thank you very much!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
So thanks sir...!!!
Is it safe to do the technique with tennis/lacrosse ball near your hip bone if you have a contraceptive IUD? I know that might be an odd question but I remember I used to go to a masseuse who said you couldn't really get into that region of you have an IUD... Thanks 🙂
Hey , an Aussie on the psoas , go team 🤗
🤓
Thank you
You're welcome!
Super helpful. Clear and concise - Instant pain relief and more mobility
Awesome Luke! Glad it resonated!
FYI for people watching. Make sure you understand the difference between a tight psoas and a psoas in spasm. These exercises will not help for a psoas in spasm.
What helps for psoas in spasm?
They should help regardless Dave!
I find it hurts and is so uncomfortable, mind you I have never done this before. Should I use something else or just keep trying.
How long do you think does it take to permanently loose it? And how long do we stay in each position? TIA
Generally there should be an immediate sense of more freedom. Each stretch can be done for 30-60 seconds. More if needed, less if needed too. How quickly it goes away can very closely relate to how well a person gets to the reason behind why those areas become tight in the first place
I've always been told not to bend your spine over rollers. It puts too much pressure on the spine. You should keep yourself propped up and the spine in a neutral position.
Clinically there’s nothing inherently wrong with it as the spine is robust and not fragile. I put a video out recently discussing this very idea!
thank you so much
Hope it helps mate!
How about one to lower the top knee when one is sitting cross-legged with one leg's ankle up on the knee?
One of my knees is much higher
I feel the tightness in the hip
Not the psoas ? ( Since I can do full American splits on both sides)
?????
Often that’s a restriction of the groin muscles or adductors!
Thanks!
Appreciate it mate! Hope the video was helpful!
Had a hard time understanding what you were saying, slow down and fix the echo. I also have a hard time with strong accents. That’s on me though. I will give these a try. Am seriously tight like a tigger.
The movements do help, but, why do you say pernantly when as you said your tight?
Thanks
Good question Cindy! Knowing the path and walking the path are two different things. In theory, stretching a tight spot is one thing, but getting to the reason why it's become tight is crucial to stop it from tightening in the future. I'm pretty mobile, but my work as a Physio does challenge certain areas of my body that require my attention every now and again of which this is one!
@@YourWellnessNerd reply yes that why I listen to many thoughts on body movements, ie: the back of my shoulder. has been giving me pain.
I have been trying to figure the relief & cause . I have not gotten there, yet.
what size roll are you using?
It’s just a standard one, I’m not sure of the specifics!
How do I tighten it up
In what way Sara?
I’ve ALWAYS been told not to use the foam roller on the lower back.😅
I have a recent video on the channel that helps explain why it’s ok for most people!
How to modify these with knee pain
Looking forward
very good !
Thanks mate
A microphone will improve your following, I think.
I know, I could use cc BUT I’d rather connect with what I can hear vs what I can read.
Thank you.
this is good for front of leg,what about if i have ptoblem inside
Hope you’ve since found the answer, if not maybe look into hip joint capsule stretches. I have some in the channel!
Hubby in so much pain and can hardly walk bc of tight psoas, would he still be advised to do these exercises?
Hey Kristi! Hope hes OK! Unfortunately I cant really offer up any specific advice over the internet as I cant assess him for myself.
So it is not a weakness issue of hip flexors??
It really depends. If it's tight it could present as weak or inhibited. Clinically, a great way to find out is to free up the spine and the hip flexor and see if it then feels stronger again.
@@YourWellnessNerd thanks alot
So I feel as if this would help me but I am also pretty fragile to the point where I can't wear underwear or jeans/restrictive waistbands without causing pain in my hip flexors / SI area. I went full force into a vehicle and smoked it with my chest and ever since I have sever rib flare on one side I'm thinking maybe rib 12-13 came disconnected but man it gets painful. Epidural multiple chiros but damn I can't shake it.
Hope it does help mate, good luck!
A clip-on mic would make this video impeccable.
I've since fixed that up mate!
Ahhh, legs feel lighter. Thank you
Great to hear!
Bedankt
I appreciate that. Thank you, Anneli!
My psoas is completely f@&cked. I have a hard time watching all these videos from people saying this is how you fix….when they are already flexible.
Take someone jacked up like me and help me release that. I try these stretches, use foam rollers, and lacrosse balls and it only seems to get worse
I hear you mate, if it helps at all - I obviously need to demonstrate these things, but they are pulled directly from the things that work with my patients going through similar things to yourself. The techniques may differ, or the intensity/how hard someone goes with things may also differ, but the ideas hold up. Hope you find some benefit!
This was very useful. Could a tight psoas also be causing tight hamstrings and tention in scrotum (once you have rules everything out with doctor of course)
If someone presented to me with a tight psoas, tight hamstrings and an issue in the groin area, Id be very interested in assessing the overall function of their lower back. Id expect that each may be a consequence of the same thing, however you would need to assess them specifically to truly figure things out!
@@YourWellnessNerd thanks for your reply. Using the roller on my lower back has given me instant relief in these areas so suspect it's something to do with lower back. I do have a job that requires me in past to sit for long periods as well. Thanks for vid, this has really helped
@@YourWellnessNerd what is going on when your lower back thighs legs are stiff and painfull and lower back hurts when coughing also weak and struggling to walk walk up stairs get in and out of a car?
You're discussing the difference between stretching a muscle and stretching the tendon to modify the resting length. One should also be wary of the adductor Magnus as well, it's often mistaken for the psoas.
I am discussing the muscle more than anything. Tendons don’t have the same capacity to become tight like soft tissue does.
Awesome