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.
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
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!
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.
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
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!
Most helpful tip out of the 20+ ive tried. I was scared to foam roll the area that hurt, but using a foam roller in that spot to help get me into extension made my back feel so much better
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) ?????
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?
@@YourWellnessNerd A miracle has happened. After 5 years, I can finally take a run again. Not totally pain free but very close. Although it was not from the video, other factors were in play. i found the key, stronger hamstrings/butt. Hope it continues to improve
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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.
Ive done all this before and its all very TEMPORARY. its not that hes wrong as much as its our own fault that its tight. Those psoas area muscles are always going to be tight if you sit majority of your day and thats just about everyone. Whats the answer? Get off your butt! We all know that ain't happening. Enjoy all your future back, hip, shoulder and neck problems.
I we the the VA hospital for 10 years thinking it was my scoliosis.and I Diagnosed myself and my twin I believe this is my problem.i walk alot bcs I live in Africa now not California but standing more than 15 mins is hard.but your right moving around stretching that hip and shoulder down.much better.
It’s a balance at the end of the day! Do your best to free up those restricted areas, but also do your best to pair it up with improved habits at the end as well!
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.
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
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🙏👍
Indeed, the back rolling doesn't loosen up the psoas, but mostly the antagonistic QLs. It's been my experience that without releasing the tight QLs, the psoas will just clamp right down again.
The idea is that because the psoas muscle anchors to the front/side of the lower back, any stiffness or restriction of the joints of that area can prompt that psoas to be tight in the first place to help out. Freeing up the joints in the back with constant, direct pressure can instantly and legitimately impact that psoas straight away. It's especially notable if a person does a hip flexor stretch first to test out that tightness and then immediately performs the same test again after loosening up that lower back.
I would go a step further and suggest that if those underlying facet joints are stiff and restricted then both the QL and psoas will always be prompted to tighten to help out.
Hm...well what was there first, one could ask. My experience though: we have to understand the activity of daily life testing. Why would you look for tight muscles in any human even in spirals all along when the reason for them becoming tight and short is simply too low strength for years? Everybody will crook down who is too weak for being upright. Do you want to keep the patient forever and to manage his symptoms or do you want success for him and treat his underlying cause and farewell him soon ?
Sorry the audio echoes! I hope its helpful! Watch the updated video here: th-cam.com/video/k2eZUjMPd5Y/w-d-xo.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.
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
I'm so grateful that I stumbled across your channel and this video today.
Appreciate that Katrina! I really hope the video helps!
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!!
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!
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 :)
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 work - slowly improving - back pain reducing but other issues emerging psoas/hips tec - i'm 68 and its 100fah here in thailand
Massaging my back with a tennis ball has helped me so much thank you for this knowledge!!!
Glad to hear it helped Sophia!
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!
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!
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!
Most helpful tip out of the 20+ ive tried. I was scared to foam roll the area that hurt, but using a foam roller in that spot to help get me into extension made my back feel so much better
Glad to hear it you may have found it helpful!
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!
Thanks 😊 I needed this!!!
Great! Hopefully it really helps!
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!
That was excellent! Subbed...
Awesome mate glad it may have resonated!
great video thank you,
Hope its helpful mate!
Thank you
You're welcome!
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!
How to modify these with knee pain
Looking forward
what size roll are you using?
It’s just a standard one, I’m not sure of the specifics!
Awesome
Awesum!
Hope it helps!!
Wtf. I was literally just doing this on the trunk of my car half an hour ago waiting outside the store. Right to left as I went up and down. THE PINGS
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?
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!
Been in pain4,5 yaesr now. Nothing helps my stupid hip
Feel you. 5 years for me. Strengthening the glutes have finally helped.
@@charlottekelly7986 Thank you. Good to know. I have trouble finding ways to engage my glutes but I am trying. Maybe there is hope for me too.
Hope the video helped in some way mate!
@@YourWellnessNerd A miracle has happened. After 5 years, I can finally take a run again. Not totally pain free but very close. Although it was not from the video, other factors were in play. i found the key, stronger hamstrings/butt. Hope it continues to improve
Can anyone please start a gofundme to give him a microphone
I’ve put out an updated video since mate
Need subtitles. Too fast explanations for me
You can switch them on Claire!
All I've ever heard was that low back pain was caused by something other than the low back.
There are certainly a lot of potential contributing factors!
I'm not big enough
There are audio courses available online
I’ve since fixed it up mate
Constructive feedback: you talk way too much rather than showing how to release muscle and getting straight to the point. Also upgrade your mic.
Thanks for the info. Also letting you kmow your Mic/ your sound is so bad.
I've since fixed it up mate!
🥰
Thanks for watching!
With knee problems, a number of these exercises are impossible.
Many of them have variations that can be performed without annoying the knees too much
Good exercises to help, too much talking
Was just doing my best at the time to provide context. I hope it was helpful at least.
Squeeze you glutes to release your psoas muscle
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Audio is terrible.
There’s an updated video I’ve put out since Jenny.
@@YourWellnessNerdThank you. I do need this.
Yo you gotta improve your audio it’s torture
There’s an updated video with better audio mate
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.
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.
Thanks so very much for this video! Please consider re-recording it now that you are using a better microphone in your newer content. 💖
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.
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!
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.
Thank you for this video. Needed these Psoas stretches! By the way your sofa is GORGEOUS!
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
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!
The troubleshooting is something not every exercise instructor does. Excellent.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Thanks for the share! I’m coming over from Reddit! Super interesting video!
Thanks! Hope it helps!
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!
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!
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!
Tq for sharing🙏
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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!
LOVE this. Thank you! Always looking for ways to help the body get back to it's natural state.
Hope it helps!!
i did exactly this because the pain was in my buttock and the pain moved further up the back and stays there now
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!
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!
wow my spine is tight. I cant even get my hips close to the floor when arching over the roller. Its like a teeter - totter.
Thank you! Will give this a go.
Hope it helps Maria!
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.
Incredibly helpful, thank you thank you thank you
Awesome Falcon! Glad it had an impact!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Ive done all this before and its all very TEMPORARY. its not that hes wrong as much as its our own fault that its tight. Those psoas area muscles are always going to be tight if you sit majority of your day and thats just about everyone. Whats the answer? Get off your butt! We all know that ain't happening. Enjoy all your future back, hip, shoulder and neck problems.
Bullseye
I we the the VA hospital for 10 years thinking it was my scoliosis.and I Diagnosed myself and my twin I believe this is my problem.i walk alot bcs I live in Africa now not California but standing more than 15 mins is hard.but your right moving around stretching that hip and shoulder down.much better.
It’s a balance at the end of the day! Do your best to free up those restricted areas, but also do your best to pair it up with improved habits at the end as well!
Thanks!
Appreciate it mate! Hope the video was helpful!
good video but terrible audio!!
This was a very good informative video, Thankyou
Ahhh, legs feel lighter. Thank you
Great to hear!
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!
I'm doing this today! thank you Grant.:)
You're welcome!
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!
Great content as always!
Appreciate it Liam! Hope it helps!
The echo makes it hard to hear
I’ve posted an updated video recently with better audio!
Thanks, i watched it, the sound was much better…@@YourWellnessNerd
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!
very good !
Thanks mate
great video. Clear, professional and effective. Thanks
Glad it resonated!!
Echo makes it hard to hear
I’ve since put out an updated version mate 👍
Ooooo loving these moves, will do them in the morning, Thankyou.
I can hear you clearly by the way.
Thanks!
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!
Thank you oh so very much! 💖
I'm an RMT and this is awesome thnku..will definitely be utilising these personally and in my practice
Glad it was helpful!
So thanks sir...!!!
To be precise... you are loosening up M. Quad. lumborum, Rectus femoris etc.but not exclusively, significantly the Psoas...
Indeed, the back rolling doesn't loosen up the psoas, but mostly the antagonistic QLs. It's been my experience that without releasing the tight QLs, the psoas will just clamp right down again.
The idea is that because the psoas muscle anchors to the front/side of the lower back, any stiffness or restriction of the joints of that area can prompt that psoas to be tight in the first place to help out. Freeing up the joints in the back with constant, direct pressure can instantly and legitimately impact that psoas straight away. It's especially notable if a person does a hip flexor stretch first to test out that tightness and then immediately performs the same test again after loosening up that lower back.
I would go a step further and suggest that if those underlying facet joints are stiff and restricted then both the QL and psoas will always be prompted to tighten to help out.
Hm...well what was there first, one could ask. My experience though: we have to understand the activity of daily life testing. Why would you look for tight muscles in any human even in spirals all along when the reason for them becoming tight and short is simply too low strength for years? Everybody will crook down who is too weak for being upright.
Do you want to keep the patient forever and to manage his symptoms or do you want success for him and treat his underlying cause and farewell him soon ?
Personally for me, I'm here to help people fix their issues and help them understand how to decrease the likelihood of it returning in the future.
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!
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!
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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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!
Echo
I’ve since put out an updated video with better audio mate
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 so much
Hope it helps mate!