That’s crazy 20 years in sports and just now found this it’s amazing how much it hurts and how it releases the psoas.. I need to work better on this felt super hard the first time I tried. My left psoas was super tight and affected my knee nothing I did before worked. Thank you
I suffer from dysfunction pelvic colorectal floor now for 3 years. My therapist did all she could in my weekly therapy. I would feel relief but not for long. My psoas muscles have been given me a very hard time, the pain is unbearable and it affects my right hip and make me limp 😢 to deal with the pain and trying to do the other exercises I learned w therapist which I do on a daily basis to release-this muscle that affects your entire core. Than my you so much for teaching this technique 🙌🏼😇 I thought I was the only one going through this trauma. When you get the chance please put in your agenda how can we help our back tail bone. I also have severe pain. Thank you for showing us this great exercise.
Lucky you get relief doing this - I have to get injections to release the psoas major and iliopsoas, work with a chiropractor, and a specialized massage therapist because of a really bad accident. The psoas major is a really hard mucsle to get to - it's deep, it's strong and unforgiving. I have tools to use to get to the psoas major and iliopsoas. The psoas can cause digestive issues, contstipation, severe back pain - it pull your spine out of place, it can cause pelvic floor issues. It attches to you diaphragm and can make it difficult to breathe. Thsese muscle are no joke. They are our flight or fright muscles - you sense danger and they immediately react to get you ready to move. Great if the towel works for you
Hi Lynn. The towel is just a tool for those to use who do not have a block. The tool we use in Block Therapy is called the Block Buddy. It is made of wood (Elm) and is similar in density to our bone. For this reason it gets deep into the body and is much more effective. We have several classes dedicated to this muscle in our membership. If this interests you, the Starter Program is where you would need to start. Here is the link along with everything you get with this purchase: blocktherapy.com/starer-package-store/ Starter Program comes with: - Block Buddy - 12 classes - approximately 30 mins in length that cover the entire body - Educational videos - pdf's of all positions - Breast and Lung Health virtual intensive - Access to the free monthly classes - A 7 day free trial in the membership All of the above is yours for life, with the exception of the free trial in membership.
I would wager you have a tightness somewhere else causing the psoas to tighten to help brace your core. Make sure your and and obliques are not only strong enough for stability but very flexible
⚡ omg I feel so much pain and powerful pulse in my stomach when exhale. Trying to fix my left knee pain and discomfort 2 years already, no trauma. At the beginning of this problem I also suddenly got digestion problems (my bloodwork is ok, but 8 doctors could't help me with visceral pain), I hope that Psoas release will help me to return to normal life, Keep fight
@@babewhowalks I discovered that my knee pain comes from pelvic issues, muscle imbalance, different glute power weak left side, left hamstring got trigger and left behind the knee pain - you can see that trace. Since I started "rolled towel" excersizes my abdominal pain is gone completely, it took 1,5 months. Now i able to do vacuum exercise again with no pain. Also able to train and strengthen abs and obliques again - recovering my core. Fixed triggers and imbalances, and left knee pain is 80% less than before I started in January All my MRI were ok, and 8 doctors couldn't find the reason of knee pain. Well, I simply tried to release psoas, but found abdominal pain issues and fixed with this exercise :)
Oddly found myself on this video and your comment. Have knee issues and digestion issues. As well as anxiety. Otherwise extremely healthy. Crazy pulsing as well when doing it.
@@HappyChillmore check out for muscle imbalances, right pelvis position, glute activation. Training and stretching. I had different functional length of legs and left knee overcompensated. Digestion fixed - minimalist diet with fiber (fruits and vegetables), than add 1 product each 3-4 days. Find if any "allergic" for your system at this moment. Breathing exercise with towel in this video reduced my pain from 100% to 5% , after training 1 week only. So it helps so much! Very important: be free to stop communication with any people that hurt your feelings (toxic, narcissist, abusive, manipulative) Get rid of that person as soon as possible. I hope this help
So what exactly is being done here, given that the psoas is almost entirely below that point. Is it just the pressure of having your guts squish against it?
I have been doing this off and on when I can and use a short spikey foam roll which is hard not soft, also have a softer foam roll might start using that for longer periods now 😎
We have a wonderful supportive Facebook group if you are interested in checking them out and see what others have to say: facebook.com/groups/1888044614779525/
Hi, yes this is completely normal and safe! This is the pulse of the aorta, and the pressure will not harm or block any necessary blood flow. It often decreases over time as more space is created in the core.
Hi Elizabeth! You can use any standard size bath towel. Fold it in half vertically, then fold in half again length wise. Then roll it up. If you want the roll to be a bit thicker, try adding a third fold in there before rolling it up. You can wrap a rubber band around it if you want, but you do not need to. As for the placement of the towel, place it on your mat horizontally, then place your belly button in the middle of the towel. Hope that help!
You can either use something bigger if needed, or you could try wrapping a hard covered book with the towel. That way you still get the softness of the towel, and the sturdiness from the book.
What is the pain like? I dunno if I put mine in the wrong place or maybe it’s not thick enough, because I’m overweight. I rolled it up more firmly and thicker, and I feel something, but it doesn’t sound painful enough, just a weird pinch.
The pain will be unique to everyone. Some don't feel any pain because they are so frozen in that area. You would need to melt through the frozen layers of fascia to get to the pain. If you want you can try wrapping the towel around a hard covered book and see that helps.
Where am I supposed to feel pain when exhaling? I feel it in my lower abdomen and stomach going up to my chest. Not sure if that might indicate some other health issue
Although most people feel pain or pressure in this area, some don't. There is no specific area one is supposed to feel pain as we are all unique. As long as you follow the breath rule you should not get hurt. The breath rule is that as long as you are breathing comfortably, everything is ok and you are feeding and healing your cells. If you are holding your breath, this is a sign you may need to lessen the intensity, or come out of position early.
Something in my upper back popped when I tried this. I don't recall anything popping in m back that I have noticed in a very long time. I only did it once so far and so far no changes in my back pain. The only pain I felt while doing this is the constant pain in my hip and buttock that is always there no matter what I do. I don't know, maybe I wasn't doing it right.
Hi there! Perhaps some gas escaped and made the popping sound. Like a chiropractic adjustment. This position is not an instant fix to back pain. Doing it every day will help.
Hi, I have pain in the iliacus muscle I think. I want to be able to do the elbow lever straddle but I experience the pain on the left side. I wanted to ask if this stretch does that job or what exercises work to stretch it and degrade the pain. I would appreciate help please 🙂
Yes, doing this position can help with pain in the iliacus as well. Leaning into it on each side helps get a little deeper. Staying and holding and breathing well for at least 3 minutes is key.
My PT told me you can’t actually release a psoas from static stretching. You need to actually do active exercises to lengthen it. Stretching helps for a few hours but then it goes back to where it was.
Will this help with my very painfull muscle at the front more groinrelated too? I have so much pain also in the leg and knee and it s difficult to even walk. I started all this with a low backpain. Thank you.
Hi there! Yes it will. It sounds like your body has been compensating due to whatever was causing your back pain, which in turn has turned into other issues. If you are interested in trying out Block Therapy you would begin with the Starter Program. Here is a link: blocktherapy.com/starer-package-store/ Starter Program comes with: - Block Buddy - 12 classes - approximately 30 mins in length that cover the entire body - Educational videos - pdf's of all positions - Breast and Lung Health virtual intensive - Access to the free monthly classes - A 7 day free trial in the membership All of the above is yours for life, with the exception of the free trial in membership.
Since this problem with the psoas is caused from too much sitting-how do you suggest people sit, is there something we can do to prevent the other side from succumbing to this pain
We should be sitting so that our back is straight, shoulders back and down, with our knees bent at a 90 degree angle. If you are in front of a computer you want to have the keyboard close enough so you aren't stretching your arms out too far, and you want to adjust the monitors so that they are at eye height. Being conscious of this helps as you can correct yourself when you feel yourself slide into old habits.
Hi! Yes, this certainly is. There is a lot of internal pressure in the abdomen created by the adhesions of the fascia. Pain is the signal of where the adhesions are, so this is what you are feeling in the area of the stomach. The heart beat is the pulse of the aorta - this is common and is not a bad thing. Many people find that the pulse sensation decreases over time as the core opens up.
For every video showing you to do x there’s another saying no, do y. Some channels claim it’s impossible to release through physical manipulation, it’s a brain signal thing ?
I’m not quite sure if I’m feeling it right. I have the towel directly under my belly button but I feel like deep pressure in my stomach, is that where it is supposed to feel or is it more the hip areas? Thank you
Hi, good question! It sounds like you are doing the position correctly. Different people will feel this position differently. It is most common to feel this mainly in the belly, and releasing adhesions in the abdomen will help the psoas, since the psoas originates in the lower spine.
Hi there! Initially no. You want to give your body the chance to relax into the towel. After several breaths, or whenever you are ready you can start slow movements in order to start searching for new areas of pain (restrictions) to melt through.
Hi, these will be coming from the foundations of the lower body, ribcage, and arms, to be improved over time with this and other positions. For you I would recommend checking out the full Sampler Program which will introduce all of these points! blocktherapy.com/sampler-program/
Ok I have an interesting problem! It appears my left less dominate did will not release for instance when I do Quad stretching my right quad stretches and I feel it release with careful breathing as when I do the same to left side I feel totally inpinged. Is the possible or am I dealing with some other type of range of motion limitation?
Absolutely, sometimes a muscle is simply not ready to release because it's being held by different spots of adhesion. Start by doing work around the calves and feet on both legs, then trying the stretch again and seeing how this changes!
I’m upset. If this does in fact help me, I cannot tell. All I feel is stomach pain, not pain where one feels that the psoas is. Please help! Is this supposed to be painful in stomach opposed to where the psoas is?
Hi there! If you are feeling pain to the point where you cannot breathe comfortably you need to lessen the intensity, or come out of the position. We don't want to hurt ourselves. You may feel some discomfort to begin with. If you are talking about while you are in the position, then just exit the position. If you are still feeling pain in the stomach area, apply some heat. If you would like to join our facebook group, click on this link: facebook.com/groups/1888044614779525/ You can ask all the questions you want. You will get a response, as well as lots of support. Check it out!
On the inhalation let your belly naturally increase. This will mean pressure on the towel. Don't move your body, just the belly. As you exhale and the belly contracts you can ground at the same time.
Because this syndrome is mainly caused by tightness in the muscles and tendons around the hip, fascia decompression can be crucial to releasing and creating space for this joint. However, the cause sites will be all through the legs and core. Our Starter Package can get you started with the basics of full body release, and may be just what you need to notice changes.
This is definitely normal! A perfect example to explain this would be to understand cause sites vs. pain sites. I'll link a short clip here to show you exactly what this means: th-cam.com/video/nqlKNIp71lE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zluXh_vyfO_JrRlC
You can do either, depending what is more comfortable for you. If you flex your feet have your legs lifted by your toes, you may find you're able to apply more pressure into this area.
Yes this is normal. If too painful you can either come out of position early, or lessen the intensity. Maybe try it on your bed first and see how that goes.
Try it with a rolled towel, or, if it is more presser you want, try covering a hard covered book with the towel. You could use the foam roller as a temporary measure, but no rolling.
Sometimes no pain means your tissue is more frozen, dense and compressed. You may have to block longer in order to melt through all of those adhesions. k
It's possible that you are so frozen that it will take a while before you start to feel anything. If you keep up with the work I'm sure you'll find the pain. This work is profound and gets real deep.
Hi! It does not sound like you are doing anything wrong necessarily, the pain is your signal that there are many layers of adhesion in this area, and it may not release on the first try. Keep practicing this position on a regular basis, and ensure that your breath remains relaxed while you are in it. As you explore more videos on our channel, you will get more ideas of other positions to try to create even further release!
Hi! Yes, this is common! You are hearing the pulse of the aorta as you place pressure on the belly. This is not harmful, and the more you release, the more space will be created in this area and you may feel the pulse less!
Hi there. You may be so frozen in this area that you don't feel pain...yet. This doesn't mean you are not getting benefits from the work. Keep going and as you melt through the layers you will find your pain.
Hi Brandy! Use your breath as your guide when doing this. If it hurts too much where you can't breathe comfortably, then lessen the intensity or come out of the position exhaling as you come up. If you want to learn more about Block Therapy you can try it first using our Sampler Program for only $9. Here is a link: blocktherapy.com/sampler-program/ You can also join the facebook group and see what people are saying. Here is a link: facebook.com/groups/1888044614779525/
Thank you! It feeld is much better now. Took some getting used to and some practice. Using a soft cushion instead and wiggle a bit. It is one of favorites Psoas releases now. Also recommended it to someone else. 😊👍
Keep trying until you can make it to 3 mins. If doing it on the floor is too much, try doing it on the bed first. This will lessen the intensity. When you are ready you can bring it back on to the floor.
Yes, this could indicate that this area holds a lot of compression which has built up over time. You will notice as you work in this area that it will become less painful the longer you spend here.
thank you for the info!! One other question, if I can feel my pulse in my stomach area while doing this, does this mean I’m pressing too hard on the towel?
The belly button should be on the middle of the towel. You will feel pressure in the belly as you lay on the towel. You should feel your body rise on the inhalation, and fall with the exhalation. You can stay up on your forearms if you need, or you can bring your upper body towards the floor. k
Hi, it may not make changes right away, and in addition, the cause site may be elsewhere depending on how your alignment is! Try using a larger towel that is more compact to start, and also try other positions in the calves, feet, and even the core which we show in other videos to release other possible cause sites. Work both legs. Keep us updated as you go, and we would be happy to continue to help if you get stuck!
"Releasing" a muscle means to soften it. When our muscles are tight they are prone to injury as well as can cause issues above or below the area. We want to lengthen and soften our muscles so that they are pliable.
What make me angry about all of these videos is that all these cool little tricks are designed for people with flat stomach. Most of guys in North America have at least a bit of a belly. Why wouldn't you focus on us. The majority.
@Fluidisometrics with all respect unless you have a big gut you would not know. It is just not doable. All your insides are already so compacted when you try to lay down on your belly and the you ad more pressure, what do you think will happen?
You're giving awful, not to mention DANGEROUS advice when you say how the pulsing of the aorta feeling is safe and normal, it is NOT. The abdominal aorta is a major blood vessel that run along the spine. Its usually resilient, but some people have an abdominal aneurysm. If you poke around looking for the psoas, you can kill someone by rupturing it. The abdominal aorta then branches into the common illiac arteries. These arteries lie in front of and next to the Psoas muscles...if you feel a pulse, DON'T RELEASE IT!
Hi Emily! You can either lay on your back and place the block on your belly and breathe, or, you can do the side rib positions. The first suggestion is so that you have minimal pressure, but you can watch the block rise and fall to make sure the breath is coming from the right place. The second suggestion is to help lift the rib cage to give your organs more room to thrive. Thirdly, you could try slowly getting used to this position by starting with something soft, and maybe on your bed. Maybe stay with something soft, but stay in position longer. The belly position would be so beneficial for those with endometriosis, however I understand the discomfort.
Wow this method works CRAZY good. Thank you, legend!
We're so glad! Thanks for watching!
That’s crazy 20 years in sports and just now found this it’s amazing how much it hurts and how it releases the psoas.. I need to work better on this felt super hard the first time I tried. My left psoas was super tight and affected my knee nothing I did before worked. Thank you
Amazing! We are so happy this helped!
I suffer from dysfunction pelvic colorectal floor now for 3 years. My therapist did all she could in my weekly therapy. I would feel relief but not for long. My psoas muscles have been given me a very hard time, the pain is unbearable and it affects my right hip and make me limp 😢 to deal with the pain and trying to do the other exercises I learned w therapist which I do on a daily basis to release-this muscle that affects your entire core. Than my you so much for teaching this technique 🙌🏼😇 I thought I was the only one going through this trauma. When you get the chance please put in your agenda how can we help our back tail bone. I also have severe pain.
Thank you for showing us this great exercise.
You're welcome! Thanks for the suggestion. I will let Quinn know!
Lucky you get relief doing this - I have to get injections to release the psoas major and iliopsoas, work with a chiropractor, and a specialized massage therapist because of a really bad accident. The psoas major is a really hard mucsle to get to - it's deep, it's strong and unforgiving. I have tools to use to get to the psoas major and iliopsoas. The psoas can cause digestive issues, contstipation, severe back pain - it pull your spine out of place, it can cause pelvic floor issues. It attches to you diaphragm and can make it difficult to breathe.
Thsese muscle are no joke. They are our flight or fright muscles - you sense danger and they immediately react to get you ready to move.
Great if the towel works for you
Hi Lynn. The towel is just a tool for those to use who do not have a block. The tool we use in Block Therapy is called the Block Buddy. It is made of wood (Elm) and is similar in density to our bone. For this reason it gets deep into the body and is much more effective. We have several classes dedicated to this muscle in our membership.
If this interests you, the Starter Program is where you would need to start. Here is the link along with everything you get with this purchase:
blocktherapy.com/starer-package-store/
Starter Program comes with:
- Block Buddy
- 12 classes - approximately 30 mins in length that cover the entire body
- Educational videos
- pdf's of all positions
- Breast and Lung Health virtual intensive
- Access to the free monthly classes
- A 7 day free trial in the membership
All of the above is yours for life, with the exception of the free trial in membership.
I would wager you have a tightness somewhere else causing the psoas to tighten to help brace your core. Make sure your and and obliques are not only strong enough for stability but very flexible
@@Coldestaevadoit Thanks, I question everything at this point.
@lynnschnekenburger7270 means your smarter than most people!
This totally worked!! I found if I move the towel a little lower I really feel it! Been looking for a solution for months!! Thank you!!!
Wonderful! Glad it helped!
Man U could pass as Zach Wilson’s older brother, figurative & literally. Great post tho 🙏🏾
Holy cow! Magic!! Instant relief to my back 👍
Glad it helped!
⚡ omg I feel so much pain and powerful pulse in my stomach when exhale. Trying to fix my left knee pain and discomfort 2 years already, no trauma. At the beginning of this problem I also suddenly got digestion problems (my bloodwork is ok, but 8 doctors could't help me with visceral pain), I hope that Psoas release will help me to return to normal life, Keep fight
What does knee pain have to do with that muscle?
Just because he has pain in his knee does not necessarily mean it's the knee that's the issue.
@@babewhowalks I discovered that my knee pain comes from pelvic issues, muscle imbalance, different glute power weak left side, left hamstring got trigger and left behind the knee pain - you can see that trace. Since I started "rolled towel" excersizes my abdominal pain is gone completely, it took 1,5 months. Now i able to do vacuum exercise again with no pain. Also able to train and strengthen abs and obliques again - recovering my core. Fixed triggers and imbalances, and left knee pain is 80% less than before I started in January
All my MRI were ok, and 8 doctors couldn't find the reason of knee pain.
Well, I simply tried to release psoas, but found abdominal pain issues and fixed with this exercise :)
Oddly found myself on this video and your comment. Have knee issues and digestion issues. As well as anxiety. Otherwise extremely healthy. Crazy pulsing as well when doing it.
@@HappyChillmore check out for muscle imbalances, right pelvis position, glute activation. Training and stretching. I had different functional length of legs and left knee overcompensated. Digestion fixed - minimalist diet with fiber (fruits and vegetables), than add 1 product each 3-4 days. Find if any "allergic" for your system at this moment.
Breathing exercise with towel in this video reduced my pain from 100% to 5% , after training 1 week only. So it helps so much!
Very important: be free to stop communication with any people that hurt your feelings (toxic, narcissist, abusive, manipulative) Get rid of that person as soon as possible. I hope this help
Omg what just happened 😭😭😭I was too busy concentrating on how bad it hurt that I didn’t notice how great my back felt! Bless you sir
Wonderful!
Thank you , i am a big fan . This is gold dude.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I didn't find this difficult at all, but i do yoga every day. Yoga is another surefire way to release the psoas
Block Therapy is a compliment to Yoga and vice versa!
This made me cry a lot after!!!!
Hi there! This is a completely normal response. We call this a "healing crisis". It is normal to expect this during your healing journey.
You probably released a lot of stress ❤
wow🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤god bless you it’s brilliant 🎉🤗
Please make a video on Tail bone injury
Wow I was in pain for days and this is the first time I’ve ever felt such a release in that area
That's great! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you brother!
My pleasure!
Minimum of 3 minutes! Did anyone else die inside? I’ve felt this everyday and looked everywhere for info. Thanks for the video. 💥 🦵🏽 🤩
Hey! I JUST did this… my back doesn’t hurt?! What in the witchcraft?! 😂 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Wow just wow thanks bro fr💯
No problem 👍
HOLY SHIT, INSTANT RELIEF.
Yes i experienced the same.
So what exactly is being done here, given that the psoas is almost entirely below that point. Is it just the pressure of having your guts squish against it?
I was wondering the same?
I have been doing this off and on when I can and use a short spikey foam roll which is hard not soft, also have a softer foam roll might start using that for longer periods now 😎
did you get relief from using the foam roller?
I rather use towel.and take is slow. Don't want to make it worst this is serious
I found this more effective with my shins 90 degrees against a sofa, plus the towel.
This is a great alternative! We are glad this is helping you!
You mean like with your knees bent 90 degrees and bottom of feet facing the ceiling?
@@HappyChillmorethat’s how I’m understanding it
Thanks
I'm struggling so I'll try anything
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Am I supposed to be feeling my own pulse in my stomach?
Hi, yes this is completely normal and safe! This is the pulse of the aorta, and the pressure will not harm or block any necessary blood flow. It often decreases over time as more space is created in the core.
How wide does the towel need to be?@@Fluidisometrics
My period pain is less when this area is freed up during the month , heaven 🙏
Wonderful!
I imagine that one way of knowing you're on the right spot is when you feel a cramp/pinching sensation upon the exhale?
That's the beauty of this work. If you are not 100% on the spot shown, that is ok. As long as you are close and you are not hurting yourself.
Oh me!!❤
It's hard to tell how thick the towel is and you don't mention exactly where to place the towel, in the middle of the lower abdomen
Hi Elizabeth! You can use any standard size bath towel. Fold it in half vertically, then fold in half again length wise. Then roll it up. If you want the roll to be a bit thicker, try adding a third fold in there before rolling it up. You can wrap a rubber band around it if you want, but you do not need to.
As for the placement of the towel, place it on your mat horizontally, then place your belly button in the middle of the towel. Hope that help!
What if I have a huge pot belly? Do I use a super king size quilt instead of the towel?
You can either use something bigger if needed, or you could try wrapping a hard covered book with the towel. That way you still get the softness of the towel, and the sturdiness from the book.
What is the pain like? I dunno if I put mine in the wrong place or maybe it’s not thick enough, because I’m overweight. I rolled it up more firmly and thicker, and I feel something, but it doesn’t sound painful enough, just a weird pinch.
The pain will be unique to everyone. Some don't feel any pain because they are so frozen in that area. You would need to melt through the frozen layers of fascia to get to the pain.
If you want you can try wrapping the towel around a hard covered book and see that helps.
Where am I supposed to feel pain when exhaling? I feel it in my lower abdomen and stomach going up to my chest. Not sure if that might indicate some other health issue
Although most people feel pain or pressure in this area, some don't. There is no specific area one is supposed to feel pain as we are all unique. As long as you follow the breath rule you should not get hurt. The breath rule is that as long as you are breathing comfortably, everything is ok and you are feeding and healing your cells. If you are holding your breath, this is a sign you may need to lessen the intensity, or come out of position early.
Something in my upper back popped when I tried this. I don't recall anything popping in m back that I have noticed in a very long time. I only did it once so far and so far no changes in my back pain. The only pain I felt while doing this is the constant pain in my hip and buttock that is always there no matter what I do. I don't know, maybe I wasn't doing it right.
Hi there! Perhaps some gas escaped and made the popping sound. Like a chiropractic adjustment. This position is not an instant fix to back pain. Doing it every day will help.
The psoas can cause butt and hip pain .
Hi, I have pain in the iliacus muscle I think. I want to be able to do the elbow lever straddle but I experience the pain on the left side. I wanted to ask if this stretch does that job or what exercises work to stretch it and degrade the pain. I would appreciate help please 🙂
Yes, doing this position can help with pain in the iliacus as well. Leaning into it on each side helps get a little deeper. Staying and holding and breathing well for at least 3 minutes is key.
My PT told me you can’t actually release a psoas from static stretching. You need to actually do active exercises to lengthen it. Stretching helps for a few hours but then it goes back to where it was.
Thank you for watching.
Will this help with my very painfull muscle at the front more groinrelated too?
I have so much pain also in the leg and knee and it s difficult to even walk.
I started all this with a low backpain.
Thank you.
Hi there! Yes it will. It sounds like your body has been compensating due to whatever was causing your back pain, which in turn has turned into other issues.
If you are interested in trying out Block Therapy you would begin with the Starter Program. Here is a link: blocktherapy.com/starer-package-store/
Starter Program comes with:
- Block Buddy
- 12 classes - approximately 30 mins in length that cover the entire body
- Educational videos
- pdf's of all positions
- Breast and Lung Health virtual intensive
- Access to the free monthly classes
- A 7 day free trial in the membership
All of the above is yours for life, with the exception of the free trial in membership.
Since this problem with the psoas is caused from too much sitting-how do you suggest people sit, is there something we can do to prevent the other side from succumbing to this pain
We should be sitting so that our back is straight, shoulders back and down, with our knees bent at a 90 degree angle. If you are in front of a computer you want to have the keyboard close enough so you aren't stretching your arms out too far, and you want to adjust the monitors so that they are at eye height. Being conscious of this helps as you can correct yourself when you feel yourself slide into old habits.
My psoas muscle is abnormally spasmed...😢😢😢😢😢😢 May be I have trauma responce or stiff muscle syndrome?...I feel so bad...
I'm sorry to hear that. If you try this position please take your time and remember to breathe.
Strong heart beat in my stomach and pain in stomach when I breath out is that normal?
Hi! Yes, this certainly is. There is a lot of internal pressure in the abdomen created by the adhesions of the fascia. Pain is the signal of where the adhesions are, so this is what you are feeling in the area of the stomach. The heart beat is the pulse of the aorta - this is common and is not a bad thing. Many people find that the pulse sensation decreases over time as the core opens up.
Not sure if the pain is from my stomach or intestines tho
For every video showing you to do x there’s another saying no, do y.
Some channels claim it’s impossible to release through physical manipulation, it’s a brain signal thing ?
Wow THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
I’m not quite sure if I’m feeling it right. I have the towel directly under my belly button but I feel like deep pressure in my stomach, is that where it is supposed to feel or is it more the hip areas? Thank you
Hi, good question! It sounds like you are doing the position correctly. Different people will feel this position differently. It is most common to feel this mainly in the belly, and releasing adhesions in the abdomen will help the psoas, since the psoas originates in the lower spine.
it does not feel anything except i feel my pulse in my stomach
Hi there. Keep up the work. It may take a while before you feel a release. Do it daily and see how it goes.
Where exactly put the towel? Up or down the belly button?
I would try placing it above and below. You can work all around this area, there is no wrong placement!
Could i use a foam roller instead? Probably hurt more but a deeper release?
Try both! Give them both a go and see which one feels best on your body.
Are you supposed to be moving while on the towel?
Hi there! Initially no. You want to give your body the chance to relax into the towel. After several breaths, or whenever you are ready you can start slow movements in order to start searching for new areas of pain (restrictions) to melt through.
Thanks brother how about uneven hips? Or uneven jawline?
Hi, these will be coming from the foundations of the lower body, ribcage, and arms, to be improved over time with this and other positions. For you I would recommend checking out the full Sampler Program which will introduce all of these points! blocktherapy.com/sampler-program/
Ok I have an interesting problem! It appears my left less dominate did will not release for instance when I do Quad stretching my right quad stretches and I feel it release with careful breathing as when I do the same to left side I feel totally inpinged. Is the possible or am I dealing with some other type of range of motion limitation?
Absolutely, sometimes a muscle is simply not ready to release because it's being held by different spots of adhesion. Start by doing work around the calves and feet on both legs, then trying the stretch again and seeing how this changes!
Why does this hurt so bad lol
Can I swap the paper towel with an actual foam roller?
You can definitely try using a foam roller!
I’m upset. If this does in fact help me, I cannot tell. All I feel is stomach pain, not pain where one feels that the psoas is. Please help! Is this supposed to be painful in stomach opposed to where the psoas is?
Hi there! If you are feeling pain to the point where you cannot breathe comfortably you need to lessen the intensity, or come out of the position. We don't want to hurt ourselves. You may feel some discomfort to begin with. If you are talking about while you are in the position, then just exit the position. If you are still feeling pain in the stomach area, apply some heat.
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Dam!!!! This didn't hurt at all! What's wrong with me?
Nothing is wrong. You may just be more frozen in that area then you know. Keep up the work and you will melt through the layers.
Breath in and expand your body in toward the towel? So push your stomach and core towards the towel and ground as you breathe out?
On the inhalation let your belly naturally increase. This will mean pressure on the towel. Don't move your body, just the belly. As you exhale and the belly contracts you can ground at the same time.
@@Fluidisometrics Thank you very much.
@Fluidisometrics When you say ground upon exhalation and belly retracting what do you mean? Thanks a lot.
Can you use a soft foam roller?
Hi there. If you are trying it out for the first time I think a towel would be best, but in a pinch you could try it with a foam roller.
I feel like I’m getting a lot out of it when I sort of move forward a bit and the towel goes lower below my belly button, is that good?
Hi there! Yes this is fine!
What about releasing your PSOAS while pregnant?🤰
Hi there! You should not block the belly area when you are pregnant. You can block everywhere else.
Good for internal snapping hip?
Because this syndrome is mainly caused by tightness in the muscles and tendons around the hip, fascia decompression can be crucial to releasing and creating space for this joint. However, the cause sites will be all through the legs and core. Our Starter Package can get you started with the basics of full body release, and may be just what you need to notice changes.
3 minutes is the minimum how long would you consider to be optimal?
Everyones bodies are different, so results may vary. I would suggest a minimum of 3 minutes, but remain in each position as long as your body allows.
@@Fluidisometrics thank you!
Is it normal to feel pulsing in the stomach when breathing out in this position?
Hi there! Yes this is normal. That would be the pulse of the aorta.
Will a tight psoas give you pain in groin an unable to walk?
A tight psoas affects many things. It is possible that it could be a contributing factor.
Is it normal that after i did this i started to have back pain and pain under my feet? 😮
This is definitely normal! A perfect example to explain this would be to understand cause sites vs. pain sites. I'll link a short clip here to show you exactly what this means: th-cam.com/video/nqlKNIp71lE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zluXh_vyfO_JrRlC
How do you have your legs? Toes in the ground or foot flat?
You can do either, depending what is more comfortable for you. If you flex your feet have your legs lifted by your toes, you may find you're able to apply more pressure into this area.
I dont think you could do it for 3 minutes if you were on your toes
how many times a day can I do it?
Hi there! There is not set amount of times to perform this position. Begin by doing this once or twice per day and notice any changes!
Try to do this every day, if not then at least multiple times a day 😂
Lift your feet 90 degrees
Is it normal if I feel discomfort in my bellybutton?
Yes this is normal. If too painful you can either come out of position early, or lessen the intensity. Maybe try it on your bed first and see how that goes.
this really hurts, i can't hit 1 min
Respect your limits. Coming out of position if it hurts too much is ok. You can work up to 3 mins if need be. You don't want to hurt yourself.
Can I do this with my foam roller?
Try it with a rolled towel, or, if it is more presser you want, try covering a hard covered book with the towel. You could use the foam roller as a temporary measure, but no rolling.
@@Fluidisometrics Thanks! Gotcha, no rolling
What size towel are you using?
You can use a regular sized bath towel!
What if its not painful?
Sometimes no pain means your tissue is more frozen, dense and compressed. You may have to block longer in order to melt through all of those adhesions. k
Anybody else sore for days after this? Damn
My body is a disaster but I feel nothing when I do this. 🤔
It's possible that you are so frozen that it will take a while before you start to feel anything. If you keep up with the work I'm sure you'll find the pain. This work is profound and gets real deep.
I only get paid in my stomach but no release I must be doing smth wrong 😕
Hi! It does not sound like you are doing anything wrong necessarily, the pain is your signal that there are many layers of adhesion in this area, and it may not release on the first try. Keep practicing this position on a regular basis, and ensure that your breath remains relaxed while you are in it. As you explore more videos on our channel, you will get more ideas of other positions to try to create even further release!
is it safe to that psoas?
Absolutely this is safe to do! Connect to your breath and only go as far as your body allows.
Are you supposed to feel your heart beat super hard?
Hi! Yes, this is common! You are hearing the pulse of the aorta as you place pressure on the belly. This is not harmful, and the more you release, the more space will be created in this area and you may feel the pulse less!
I don't feel pain
Hi there. You may be so frozen in this area that you don't feel pain...yet. This doesn't mean you are not getting benefits from the work. Keep going and as you melt through the layers you will find your pain.
To bad can’t work abs
My belly area starts to really hurt. 😢
Hi Brandy! Use your breath as your guide when doing this. If it hurts too much where you can't breathe comfortably, then lessen the intensity or come out of the position exhaling as you come up. If you want to learn more about Block Therapy you can try it first using our Sampler Program for only $9. Here is a link:
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Thank you! It feeld is much better now. Took some getting used to and some practice. Using a soft cushion instead and wiggle a bit. It is one of favorites Psoas releases now. Also recommended it to someone else. 😊👍
Bro that near gave me a panic attack, I got all shaky // sweaty and only lasted 1:30 😂😭
Keep trying until you can make it to 3 mins. If doing it on the floor is too much, try doing it on the bed first. This will lessen the intensity. When you are ready you can bring it back on to the floor.
@@Fluidisometrics any reason I’d be uncontrollably shaking after? Haha
What if I don't feel any pain?
This likely means you are quite frozen. Continue blocking. Eventually as you melt through the layers you will find the pain.
@@Fluidisometrics Thank you so much for responding to that. It gives me some insights. I always thought I feel less pain physically, comparatively.
@@Fluidisometrics An update, after you suggested I am frozen which resonated, I did it again and I cried a lot. It's working, thank you again.
Wonderful. Thanks for the update! :)
If this exercise is quite painful, does that mean my psoas is likely pretty tight?
Yes, this could indicate that this area holds a lot of compression which has built up over time. You will notice as you work in this area that it will become less painful the longer you spend here.
thank you for the info!! One other question, if I can feel my pulse in my stomach area while doing this, does this mean I’m pressing too hard on the towel?
@@99baby21that’s normal
@@Fluidisometrics thank you so much your answers is gold 😊
I released my psoas and punctured my appendix for good measure
Sorry to hear that. Are you ok?
How do you know if you are doing it correctly?
The belly button should be on the middle of the towel. You will feel pressure in the belly as you lay on the towel. You should feel your body rise on the inhalation, and fall with the exhalation. You can stay up on your forearms if you need, or you can bring your upper body towards the floor. k
Doesn’t work for me
Hi, it may not make changes right away, and in addition, the cause site may be elsewhere depending on how your alignment is! Try using a larger towel that is more compact to start, and also try other positions in the calves, feet, and even the core which we show in other videos to release other possible cause sites. Work both legs. Keep us updated as you go, and we would be happy to continue to help if you get stuck!
What does it mean to “release” a muscle,,,
They still connected bro
"Releasing" a muscle means to soften it. When our muscles are tight they are prone to injury as well as can cause issues above or below the area. We want to lengthen and soften our muscles so that they are pliable.
Temporary
Hi..how should the position of the toes be?
You can have the tops of your feet flat against the ground as long as this is comfortable!
@@Fluidisometrics Ok 👍
psoas and ql muscles strain how can I fix them
Did you not just watch the video?
Wow ! That was useless
What make me angry about all of these videos is that all these cool little tricks are designed for people with flat stomach. Most of guys in North America have at least a bit of a belly. Why wouldn't you focus on us. The majority.
Having a flat belly is not necessary notice improvement from doing this position. Give it a try.
@Fluidisometrics with all respect unless you have a big gut you would not know. It is just not doable. All your insides are already so compacted when you try to lay down on your belly and the you ad more pressure, what do you think will happen?
Quit complaining about someone that's trying to help people. Lose weight if you can't do anything.
@@Vynachadzavyyour fat will push the psoas so it will work... Not only that doing this for 3 min a day will help u loose fat
You're giving awful, not to mention DANGEROUS advice when you say how the pulsing of the aorta feeling is safe and normal, it is NOT. The abdominal aorta is a major blood vessel that run along the spine. Its usually resilient, but some people have an abdominal aneurysm. If you poke around looking for the psoas, you can kill someone by rupturing it. The abdominal aorta then branches into the common illiac arteries. These arteries lie in front of and next to the Psoas muscles...if you feel a pulse, DON'T RELEASE IT!
Wait what??? Now I’m scared 😢
Explain, idk what's going on in the video. Are you just crushing your guts to "release" the muscle? How does it release it?
Thanks
No problem
What can you do if you have severe endometriosis and experience pelvic and stomach pain. I can't handle pressure on my abdomen.
Hi Emily! You can either lay on your back and place the block on your belly and breathe, or, you can do the side rib positions. The first suggestion is so that you have minimal pressure, but you can watch the block rise and fall to make sure the breath is coming from the right place. The second suggestion is to help lift the rib cage to give your organs more room to thrive. Thirdly, you could try slowly getting used to this position by starting with something soft, and maybe on your bed. Maybe stay with something soft, but stay in position longer. The belly position would be so beneficial for those with endometriosis, however I understand the discomfort.