I've had mild but chronic low back pain for a long time and I've been working on releasing my psoas, QL, piriformis, lats, glutes, glute med, you name it and I've ruled those out as the cause. I learned to just deal with the pain, but I stumbled across this video and gave it a shot. After a couple minutes I stood up and felt a couple pops in my low back and the pain isn't there any more. Thank you for this!
I went to doctors for 6 years trying to get someone to help me live a better quality of life with scoliosis. It’s wild to be that here I sit having more faith in what’s she’s about to show me than I ever will another doctor. Not one ever mentioned this muscle.
Unfortunately doctors are not well trained in muscular issues and pain, trigger points, and tensional systems. When you look through that new lens, it opens up a whole new world and potential for relief and pain-free living. Best wishes!
You Have NO IDEA How Much Pain You Have Just Helped Me RELEASE! i have been SUFFERING FOR OVER 15YEARS WITH BACK PAIN! You are AN ANGEL SENT FROM HEAVEN...!!!!!!!! THANK YOU...
I have had S.I. issues for 5 years. Even after doing all the stretching exercises that my P.T. gave me I still had a tight groin. I did this illiacus release, and the pain is gone! I can't believe it!! Thank you so much for this. I am going to incorporate it into my daily routine! ❤
What?! I can’t believe this actually worked. Low back pain reduced significantly so quickly. And after 13 years of pain this is the easiest and fastest thing that almost eliminated the pain of bending and twisting. Thank you so much!
I'm 79 Cat, Had severe back pain across the back right to left side, and down my left leg to the knee for years. You've nailed it girl. It WAS the iliacus. Wonderful. No chiropractor, massage therapist or acupuncturist ever found it. You're my saviour lady. How did I find you? A simple Google search.
Funny enough I have been dealing with a SEVERE pinch on my hip/ lower back, I did this exact release method a few days ago, it was extremely tender but I got out whatever was there, Immediately saw results. The algorithm must have heard me talking about it 😂
You are doing GODS WORK out here… I pulled my lower back out moving some gravel furniture and I was in Excruciating pain I thought I was broken for the rest of my life. It hurt to sit and it was relentless. I didn’t know what to do but I noticed that the worst pain was when I was sitting with my pelvis tucked (like on the bed) so I thought maybe this would work… Omg: it worked. When I tell you that I now feel like I’m on vacation in my body! It’s amazing. Not only is the back pain gone I feel like for the first time I’m standing with my weight fully balanced over my feet. It’s incredible. ❤❤❤ thank you THANK YOU!!!
Yes!!! Wonderful. The Iliacus release is so essential to the wellbeing of the back. Remember that trigger points are persistent and might return so do this every day for a little while to keep the release. Best wishes!
This was the missing link! My lower back was so locked, and I was in xonstant pain. I tried every stretch under the sun with no relief. This finally did it! You're and angel ❤❤❤
Wow. I've been a nurse/paramedic for years and you certainly taught an old dog a new trick! Following a spinal cord injury I spent months in a recliner recovering and have really jacked up my iliopsoas area. After watching your excellent video I realize I have been overly aggressive with my rehab attempts and I have developed lower- crossed syndrome. I was able to release my ilacus using your technique and now I can start strengthening core. I can't thank you enough!
You are my hero. Thank you. I take 104 prescribed tablets a day as I have so much wrong with me from beatings. I now self medicate to between 20/30 a day and have stopped taking the oramorph. I now take little fifteen min walks after being stuck in bed unable to walk since December. I am sharing this everywhere I can. Thank you so so much. Much love sue xx UK
Good clear instruction for someone like me who knows very little about it - thank you. My iliacus-psoas dysfunction is related to other medical problems, releasing the iliacus and psoas helps a lot. Much appreciated.
Thank you for teaching this! My entire right side hip complex and low back has been messed up since 2018 after ACL injury and reconstruction. This is a game changer!!
Hey! I also got a back spasm. I had an ACL reconstruction 3 months back and I have a tight psoas (probably Ilio-psoas). But I have back issues since 15 years. A severe lower back spasm once every 6-7 months whenever I overdo with physical activity and I’m in my 30s. Have tried this today, I hope it helps. I do have a disc bulge but no radiculopathy. I hope this is the fix to my back spasms. So that I can proceed on to strengthening my core. I will revert back.
Oh gosh! I think this may be what im looking for! After 11 years of treatment this is the first time ive heard this. You are a treasure, much gratitude and love
I'm not sure I did this correctly and it was quite painful but it sure helped relieve some bad leg, back and knee pain. I hope I can get better and better at finding this- thank you for this video. Subscribed and saved!
It took me a few moments to get the correct spot. But when I did I felt a wonderful release go from my right side to my left side in my lower back. And I am not in pain no more. OMG. I am so glad I found you. Thank you thank you.
YES! How wonderful! Yes. Trigger point release really requires the correct angle so it takes a little fishing around in the beginning. But then once you get it ... WOOHOO! That pain may stay away. But if it doesn't, release it a little bit every day or two for a while until that spot tones down. Best wishes
Thank you for your I was finally able to sleep several hours at a time, I would only be able to sleep for less than an hour at a time and I would be awake for several hours trying to stretch and find a “spot” that I could feel comfort only to be able to sleep for minutes. So grateful to the LORD first and foremost for finding your video and then grateful for your willingness to teach us this technique! Blessings to you!!🙌🏼🙏🏼
This was good! Best video on iliac crest issues. Anatomically explained well as to where the muscle originates and inserts. My pain is more towards the back of the crest where it connects to the muscle of the upper buttock. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. Make sure you attend to the quadratus lumborum as it matches your pain pattern. Here's that video.ruclips.net/video/0mZLY2gsI2U/видео.htmlsi=E2OqUXRkBtOrry8r
@@CatMatlock OOOOOh so that's what they call that muscle complex? It seems to connect in the front along the groin.it aches and spasms along the iliac crest and that QL you speak of. Sometimes I get spasms along that Iliac Crest muscle but not where you had your thumbs, but on the upper outside ridge of the Iliac crest? What muscle is that? Thanks for your help!!!
I am on week 6 of cancelled Pilates classes because I slipped and fell in my parent’s kitchen and slammed both feet completely off floor, onto my left hip *I thought I broke hip I hit so hard. I have been stretching, doing hot and cold in shower, over the counter anti inflammatory medication. Lots of water and just trying not to overdo it or bend down to pick stuff off the ground. It is a super long journey and frustrating. Can’t wait to implement this stretch! Thank you!
Perfect you have located the exact spot I have been working on these unhappy muscles. I don't think I am pregnant. Not my pelvis but down by my groin... I have been working the area with lying on a hard baseball and rolling over it... some days I can feel a release and others not so much.
I am convinced the Iliacus has been the issue plaguing me now for 3 years. I'm a bit overweight, and having issues locating the iliacus to properly find and release it. Any advice?
Ono back pain unless i garden too much...but from your very articulate explantion i know its my hip flexors causing me so much pain...going on 2.5 yrs now. My glutes contributedbut did Soft wave therapy and that fixed the glute...i may have to buy more treatments. Ill try your excersize first. Thank you
This seems to have really helped me. After some stressful and fearful emotions (never had before) I had to stop running and still can’t :(((( but I feel I like I’m on a journey to renourish my body and mind. Running is harsh on body but I now believe it was my mind trying to cover up trauma as well . I will try your other videos too. In the last 6 months I’ve had hip, lower back and piriformis pain and I’m only 36. I also had some emotions that hit me for some reason! Again thanks for showing this. It’s my first time trying it and I do believe it helped. My fear and emotions have come out in my body because I always ignore them causing tight muscles I believe. I hope one day I can run again
Thank you for the video. I have just done the release exercise and feel hopeful that this will help unravel my unhappy muscles. But what is most striking immediately after we the first session is that my abdomen feels more relaxed and diaphragmatic breathing is easier when sitting ( previously very restricted) Thank you
A little difference between how Katherine trott taught this. She uses a special tool called hip hook, can we really access the illacus with our hands? Anyway going ro try now and see how it goes... Thanks for wonderful demonstration
You absolutely can, if your tissue is soft enough along this edge and if your body doesn't have too much flesh around the belly. For some, that hip hook is just the tool that's needed. I did a video on how to use that well, based on my experiences with it. And for me and my body, thumbs are all I need and I can very easily access the iliacus no problem. As a matter of fact, I was able to do this one day out hiking on a trail and it saved me from limpoing the whole time! Did you find yours? Were you able to get it?
@@CatMatlock thanks for reply. I tried to follow you to release illacus, but struggled to find top point of hips and where exactly to dig in with thumbs. I will try again
Yep. Here's an entire 7 Day Course (that I used to sell) that can help you get rid of ITBand pain for good! You can do it! ruclips.net/p/PLeUOyQlTXjrtCcEtV8UrwCHQLi0SdrtxC&si=6A6o_-iXeVqCvDZD
Thank you I was just looking for this! This is great for the front how do you do the sides and back of the pelvic rim ? Chronic tightness pain. Thanks:)
It feels less painful. Trigger points are chronically held tension and they always have a little bath of inflammation around them, so they hurt when you press on them. When you do this, take a few deep breaths. If it doesn’t feel better, try again later in the day or the next day. You are training your body, “When I press here, you let go.” If not immediate, soon your body will “get it” and let it go, and feel better! If it’s not working, try pressing more gently a few times, just enough so that it feels important. Breathe deeply and relax your body. If you are tense, it won’t be able to release. I hope that’s helpful!
Strange, it really helped me with lower back pain which was back in my lower spine. This is really strange, like it's not natural to think doing some manipulations at some other place (front) could help with pain in the lower back
Yes yes yes. The thing is, often the part that is hurting is the end of the tension train, not the beginning. And the end of the train is being pulled by everything else. If you release what's pulling on it, the end can let go and soften. Best wishes!
@@lionfishof2533 it should feel less tender after a while. That said, the tight fascia might also be tender! So a good approach is to hold the point for 3-5 long and slow breaths. Relax all your body. Hold and breathe. Then let go and do again tomorrow. The point may not release on the first few tries. You are training your body to let go and it sometimes takes time to do that.
The only problem I see with your instructions, we who have more belly fat cannot find that front part of the pelvis and certainly cannot ‘hook into it’. Impossible to be sure. So darn, I can’t find any help from this video😢
I hear you! I did a video using the Hip Hook tool as some folks just need a tool to find iliacus. Here's that video: ruclips.net/video/RjcXaGCOrXw/видео.htmlsi=7AguZ1H2rXovxg_9. As well, the psoas and iliacus join together and pass under the inguinal ligament at the top of the thigh. You can access it there. It's explained on this psoas release video. I have it set to start you at that second point spot: ruclips.net/video/7X01HRq6_qg/видео.htmlsi=hS6CQ9KYlUwa5yeg&t=436
I made videos for how to address one hip higher than the other. Here's the one for a left hip high: ruclips.net/video/YIpadOSiFoo/видео.htmlsi=iKcc1P4WxEiSMyXD
This is a problem I’ve had for years and for the life of me, I was never able to pin point where this pain was radiating from. I came across your video after I looked into the iliacus. I always said that it felt like the pain is behind there but also radiates. I thought maybe hip flexors. But After watching your technique, and performing it, my pain has subsided immensely! Thank you so so much !!! Im grateful for your advice. I do however have this pain behind the iliacus in the BACK which is very difficult to access and get to. Any suggestions?! Thanks !
You can do it every day for a while if it keeps locking up. (You will also want to give attention to the psoas). Link to follow. After that, it shouldn't need it more than once a week or so. It really depends on what other imbalances you have in your body, how much you move throughout your day, how you sit and stand, if one hip is higher than the other.... Remember that everything works together as a symphony and no muscle works in a vacuum.
I bet so! I know it's difficult to drive and take enough breaks. Do this release regularly. And every time you stop, walk around, swing your legs, move your pelvis around. Best wishes!
Oh yes. The thing is, that will always affect the iliacus. Get real familiar with this release and where your particular points are. After you ride, release the iliacus. It only takes a minute. I'd also highly recommend you roll out your inner thigh adductors after each ride. You use those muscles to steer the bike and riders often hold extraordinary tension there, which contributes to iliacus issues, but also very much contributes to glute problems. Every time I get off my bike I do a quick release of the inner thighs and hip flexors, especially iliacus. Here's a link to adductor release: ruclips.net/video/9ZVUJlvyuvQ/видео.htmlsi=P6FT10qRDjBZgukI. You don't always have to do this long of a practice. Get familiar with YOUR body and release what tends to activate. Best wishes!
Hey thanks alot... I did it just know....i don't know whether I did that correct or not, but I did exactly like you did with my thumbs and index finger.....felt so good .. My pain is okay now...but I'm afraid it will come back by tomorrow morning or in the evening in my office. Im suffering from low back pain and scitica, right leg buttock pain since 7-8 months. Used so many medicines still not well.. Can you please suggest or teach me what should I do to heal this in proper way... And can you please tell me how many times we should do this iliacus muscle release and at what time? Thank you so much... from India.
Don't give up! And also, the psoas and iliacus merge and there's a spot on the top of the thigh just below the groin that gives you access to iliacus. It's in this psoas video. Watch the part especially on the top of the thigh! ruclips.net/video/7X01HRq6_qg/видео.htmlsi=zAsdFyTlYD9bb7JO And just so you know, the herniated disc does not have to equal long term pain. It really doesn't.
Thanks for the video. I wont bore you with my story but question for you....after releasing and then stretching, do we need to then strengthen the Iliacus to fix it for good ? And if so what excersises do tou recomend ? Thank you in advance
That's a great question. I will make a video about what attaches on that point of the pelvis and what that could be. And of course trigger points from elsewhere can refer right to there. Look into quadratus lumborum. Here's how to release it. QL can refer along the outer pelvic rim, into the side of the hip, into the SI joint, and even inside the pelvis. ruclips.net/video/0mZLY2gsI2U/видео.html
Hi, I'm quite sure I have a tight iliacus as I also get hip clunking/popping. If I release the iliacus, should I immediately notice a difference in that hip clunking?
Was training with my ⚽️ team and felt a sudden pain or a pop while I took a shot in the iliacus It’s very painful to run now and don’t know what I should do with it
Hi, i just want to ask if, when you have a iliacus thigh pain can your thigh became thick? Please answer me, I don't really have a money to go to the hospital to ask what my problem is😢
@@cheskakim04 well, there can be a lot of reasons for that. If there is a blockage at the inner groin, there could be swelling in that thigh due to loss of ability to move fluids out and back up. Sometimes, when one hip is higher than the other, if you stand more on that lower hip side, than the thigh muscles become more developed over time. If there is not pain, discoloration, or swelling.. than it’s probably OK. If you got discoloration or swelling, I highly recommend you see a doctor under those circumstances. Best wishes
@@CatMatlock oh really? Well I only experienced some pain in the lower thigh (upper knee) when I'm lying down and trying to stand up (sometimes when I'm doing some more exercises with dancing a day), and yes my right hip is a lil bit high than my left, so could this be just a case of iliacus or hip flexor pain? Thank you so much for replying
@@CoolDudeWithGlasses93 yes, I agree. Thank you. In my more recent videos I have added more pictures of the muscles and trigger points. I appreciate the feedback. Best wishes
Does a tight iliacus have anything to do with the really excruciating, charlie horse muscle spasm of the inner thigh adductor? It seems like the cramp is right in line with the iliacus.
Ahh..... it may. Nothing works in a vacuum. The inner thighs are directly related to glute min and glute med abductors. You'll want to look at those as well. Also look at the pectineus muscle and it's release video. I suspect you also have a hip height inequality which is going to set those adductors off balance. Make sure you're not crossing your legs! Check hip height, pectineus, and glute min and glute med.
I've had mild but chronic low back pain for a long time and I've been working on releasing my psoas, QL, piriformis, lats, glutes, glute med, you name it and I've ruled those out as the cause. I learned to just deal with the pain, but I stumbled across this video and gave it a shot. After a couple minutes I stood up and felt a couple pops in my low back and the pain isn't there any more. Thank you for this!
I went to doctors for 6 years trying to get someone to help me live a better quality of life with scoliosis. It’s wild to be that here I sit having more faith in what’s she’s about to show me than I ever will another doctor. Not one ever mentioned this muscle.
Unfortunately doctors are not well trained in muscular issues and pain, trigger points, and tensional systems. When you look through that new lens, it opens up a whole new world and potential for relief and pain-free living. Best wishes!
@@CatMatlock unfortunately their not trained well I. Anything that regards actual healing. They are drug dealers, that is it, that is all.
You Have NO IDEA How Much Pain You Have Just Helped Me RELEASE! i have been SUFFERING FOR OVER 15YEARS WITH BACK PAIN! You are AN ANGEL SENT FROM HEAVEN...!!!!!!!! THANK YOU...
I have had S.I. issues for 5 years. Even after doing all the stretching exercises that my P.T. gave me I still had a tight groin. I did this illiacus release, and the pain is gone! I can't believe it!! Thank you so much for this. I am going to incorporate it into my daily routine! ❤
I think this saved my life. How did I not know about this before? I will do this everyday, forever. Thank you.
God please bless her with millions of subscribers! 🙏🕊️🌷🤗
Thank you!
What?! I can’t believe this actually worked. Low back pain reduced significantly so quickly. And after 13 years of pain this is the easiest and fastest thing that almost eliminated the pain of bending and twisting. Thank you so much!
So happy to hear this! You’re welcome
I'm 79 Cat, Had severe back pain across the back right to left side, and down my left leg to the knee for years. You've nailed it girl. It WAS the iliacus. Wonderful. No chiropractor, massage therapist or acupuncturist ever found it. You're my saviour lady. How did I find you? A simple Google search.
Hooray! Pain free living is where it's at. Enjoy!
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Girl! Me too! Me too! So frustrating. This sidelined me the ost two years! Same.. pt, chiro, massage, MD and needling and acupuncture
Funny enough I have been dealing with a SEVERE pinch on my hip/ lower back, I did this exact release method a few days ago, it was extremely tender but I got out whatever was there, Immediately saw results. The algorithm must have heard me talking about it 😂
I guess sometimes it serves us when they listen 😂. This release is so essential and I"m glad you found it useful. Best wishes!
You are doing GODS WORK out here… I pulled my lower back out moving some gravel furniture and I was in Excruciating pain I thought I was broken for the rest of my life. It hurt to sit and it was relentless.
I didn’t know what to do but I noticed that the worst pain was when I was sitting with my pelvis tucked (like on the bed) so I thought maybe this would work…
Omg: it worked.
When I tell you that I now feel like I’m on vacation in my body! It’s amazing. Not only is the back pain gone I feel like for the first time I’m standing with my weight fully balanced over my feet. It’s incredible. ❤❤❤ thank you THANK YOU!!!
Yes!!! Wonderful. The Iliacus release is so essential to the wellbeing of the back. Remember that trigger points are persistent and might return so do this every day for a little while to keep the release. Best wishes!
Girl!! My husband was in so much lower back pain and we tried everything..looks like this was the missing link..he instantly felt better
How wonderful! Look into psoas also, they go together! Cheers 🙌🏼
This was the missing link! My lower back was so locked, and I was in xonstant pain. I tried every stretch under the sun with no relief. This finally did it! You're and angel ❤❤❤
Hooray!
Wow. I've been a nurse/paramedic for years and you certainly taught an old dog a new trick! Following a spinal cord injury I spent months in a recliner recovering and have really jacked up my iliopsoas area. After watching your excellent video I realize I have been overly aggressive with my rehab attempts and I have developed lower- crossed syndrome. I was able to release my ilacus using your technique and now I can start strengthening core. I can't thank you enough!
You are my hero. Thank you. I take 104 prescribed tablets a day as I have so much wrong with me from beatings. I now self medicate to between 20/30 a day and have stopped taking the oramorph.
I now take little fifteen min walks after being stuck in bed unable to walk since December. I am sharing this everywhere I can.
Thank you so so much.
Much love sue xx UK
Good clear instruction for someone like me who knows very little about it - thank you. My iliacus-psoas dysfunction is related to other medical problems, releasing the iliacus and psoas helps a lot. Much appreciated.
I'm a stage 4 lung & liver cancer survivor & I'm always in chronic bone& nerve pain everywhere all the time. This helped in this area, thank you!
This is the best video on the iliacus I have ever seen. Thank you!! :)
Thank you for teaching this! My entire right side hip complex and low back has been messed up since 2018 after ACL injury and reconstruction. This is a game changer!!
Yes!
Hey! I also got a back spasm. I had an ACL reconstruction 3 months back and I have a tight psoas (probably Ilio-psoas). But I have back issues since 15 years. A severe lower back spasm once every 6-7 months whenever I overdo with physical activity and I’m in my 30s. Have tried this today, I hope it helps. I do have a disc bulge but no radiculopathy. I hope this is the fix to my back spasms. So that I can proceed on to strengthening my core. I will revert back.
Oh gosh! I think this may be what im looking for! After 11 years of treatment this is the first time ive heard this. You are a treasure, much gratitude and love
You're welcome! The iliacus release is a huge shift for so many people. Happy to support you feeling your best!
It didn’t do nothing for my sciatic nerve pain in my lower back and leg 🤷🏼♂️
I'm not sure I did this correctly and it was quite painful but it sure helped relieve some bad leg, back and knee pain. I hope I can get better and better at finding this- thank you for this video. Subscribed and saved!
So grateful to you for making this video and ultimate Thanks to God
It took me a few moments to get the correct spot. But when I did I felt a wonderful release go from my right side to my left side in my lower back. And I am not in pain no more. OMG. I am so glad I found you. Thank you thank you.
YES! How wonderful! Yes. Trigger point release really requires the correct angle so it takes a little fishing around in the beginning. But then once you get it ... WOOHOO! That pain may stay away. But if it doesn't, release it a little bit every day or two for a while until that spot tones down. Best wishes
Amazing!!! I have been trying to fix this problem and I just released my ilacus!!! Thank you!!!
🔥🔥🔥 Thanks so much for sharing... 2 yrs in pain and this trchnique helped alot!
Thank you for your I was finally able to sleep several hours at a time, I would only be able to sleep for less than an hour at a time and I would be awake for several hours trying to stretch and find a “spot” that I could feel comfort only to be able to sleep for minutes. So grateful to the LORD first and foremost for finding your video and then grateful for your willingness to teach us this technique! Blessings to you!!🙌🏼🙏🏼
I feel so much better and now have one more tool to help heal my body! much love and gratitude Cat. your videos are awesome!
Whoa, this worked and provided drastic pain relief in just a few minutes…thank you!!
@@jenniferbobka9294 you’re welcome!
Wow…hits the spot! It was unpleasant but feels so much better now! Great instructions! Thank you!
Thank you very much , this video changes my life and finished 4 years of pain
Amazing! Thank u so much, best video on iliacus pain!
This was good! Best video on iliac crest issues. Anatomically explained well as to where the muscle originates and inserts. My pain is more towards the back of the crest where it connects to the muscle of the upper buttock. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. Make sure you attend to the quadratus lumborum as it matches your pain pattern. Here's that video.ruclips.net/video/0mZLY2gsI2U/видео.htmlsi=E2OqUXRkBtOrry8r
@@CatMatlock OOOOOh so that's what they call that muscle complex? It seems to connect in the front along the groin.it aches and spasms along the iliac crest and that QL you speak of. Sometimes I get spasms along that Iliac Crest muscle but not where you had your thumbs, but on the upper outside ridge of the Iliac crest? What muscle is that? Thanks for your help!!!
@@MonkDowns that’s either a pain referral from Quadratus Lumborum or it’s from the gluteus medius… I’ll link video below
@@MonkDowns here’s the glute med release: ruclips.net/video/Z4hxpJnVjiM/видео.htmlsi=EBgf9EnLb41qnlWA
Thanks for helping me release that. Defiantly helped w my hip and back pain
I am on week 6 of cancelled Pilates classes because I slipped and fell in my parent’s kitchen and slammed both feet completely off floor, onto my left hip *I thought I broke hip I hit so hard. I have been stretching, doing hot and cold in shower, over the counter anti inflammatory medication. Lots of water and just trying not to overdo it or bend down to pick stuff off the ground.
It is a super long journey and frustrating.
Can’t wait to implement this stretch! Thank you!
This will help. Also make sure you keep gently loving. Don’t stop moving! So important. Best wishes
Thank you Cat! I had a back injury and I could feel it in the iliacus...BIG spasm! Released nicely
I started heavily working out lately and this muscle randomly got so sore, thanks for this!
You’re welcome!
Did you manage to alleviate the pain there? I've the same issue.. 😞
Perfect you have located the exact spot I have been working on these unhappy muscles. I don't think I am pregnant. Not my pelvis but down by my groin... I have been working the area with lying on a hard baseball and rolling over it... some days I can feel a release and others not so much.
I am convinced the Iliacus has been the issue plaguing me now for 3 years. I'm a bit overweight, and having issues locating the iliacus to properly find and release it. Any advice?
Ono back pain unless i garden too much...but from your very articulate explantion i know its my hip flexors causing me so much pain...going on 2.5 yrs now. My glutes contributedbut did Soft wave therapy and that fixed the glute...i may have to buy more treatments. Ill try your excersize first. Thank you
Honestly I only just figured out what muscle was causing my problems and I can’t wait to see results
I'm impressed thanks for explaining these muscles in a way that makes total sense and is a great help for pain release
This seems to have really helped me. After some stressful and fearful emotions (never had before) I had to stop running and still can’t :(((( but I feel I like I’m on a journey to renourish my body and mind. Running is harsh on body but I now believe it was my mind trying to cover up trauma as well . I will try your other videos too. In the last 6 months I’ve had hip, lower back and piriformis pain and I’m only 36. I also had some emotions that hit me for some reason! Again thanks for showing this. It’s my first time trying it and I do believe it helped. My fear and emotions have come out in my body because I always ignore them causing tight muscles I believe. I hope one day I can run again
Did this fully heal you? I’m a runner and my pelvis hurts very bad but I don’t want to stop running, what should I do?
Thanks
You're welcome!
Thank you .
amazing video
Love that version, thanks Cat!
Excellent video! Much relief.
Tremendously helpful. Thank you
Thank you for the video. I have just done the release exercise and feel hopeful that this will help unravel my unhappy muscles. But what is most striking immediately after we the first session is that my abdomen feels more relaxed and diaphragmatic breathing is easier when sitting ( previously very restricted)
Thank you
Yes indeed. The iliacus pulls on all the abdominal muscles. Freeing the iliacus frees the abdominals!
Nice and simple technique.
A little difference between how Katherine trott taught this. She uses a special tool called hip hook, can we really access the illacus with our hands?
Anyway going ro try now and see how it goes...
Thanks for wonderful demonstration
You absolutely can, if your tissue is soft enough along this edge and if your body doesn't have too much flesh around the belly. For some, that hip hook is just the tool that's needed. I did a video on how to use that well, based on my experiences with it. And for me and my body, thumbs are all I need and I can very easily access the iliacus no problem. As a matter of fact, I was able to do this one day out hiking on a trail and it saved me from limpoing the whole time!
Did you find yours? Were you able to get it?
@@CatMatlock thanks for reply. I tried to follow you to release illacus, but struggled to find top point of hips and where exactly to dig in with thumbs.
I will try again
Any help for IT band
Yep. Here's an entire 7 Day Course (that I used to sell) that can help you get rid of ITBand pain for good! You can do it! ruclips.net/p/PLeUOyQlTXjrtCcEtV8UrwCHQLi0SdrtxC&si=6A6o_-iXeVqCvDZD
Awesome advice! I usually release my Iliacus with the hip hook but will try your technique.
omg I am so glad I found this thank u
Thanks for this. Incredible. Can't thank you enough.
My pleasure!
This exercise is easy for those with defines muscles I have fat on my belly difficult to find the muscle.
Is there anyone out there that can help?
Mem i loved this video great, dr told me illac creast syndrome
I have weak muscle of back and L5 s1
Mem can you tell me one oil massage for muscles,
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Oh my God!! You're amazing
Amazing thanks so much
You're welcome!
Great technique, thanks for sharing! ❤
You are so welcome!
Thank you I was just looking for this! This is great for the front how do you do the sides and back of the pelvic rim ? Chronic tightness pain. Thanks:)
what do you mean, "it just released".. what does that feel like?
It feels less painful. Trigger points are chronically held tension and they always have a little bath of inflammation around them, so they hurt when you press on them. When you do this, take a few deep breaths. If it doesn’t feel better, try again later in the day or the next day. You are training your body, “When I press here, you let go.” If not immediate, soon your body will “get it” and let it go, and feel better! If it’s not working, try pressing more gently a few times, just enough so that it feels important. Breathe deeply and relax your body. If you are tense, it won’t be able to release. I hope that’s helpful!
How do you feel when you release it?
Thank you so much!
This is me.
Strange, it really helped me with lower back pain which was back in my lower spine. This is really strange, like it's not natural to think doing some manipulations at some other place (front) could help with pain in the lower back
Yes yes yes. The thing is, often the part that is hurting is the end of the tension train, not the beginning. And the end of the train is being pulled by everything else. If you release what's pulling on it, the end can let go and soften. Best wishes!
How do you know it released? I have tried but I'm not sure if it released?
@@lionfishof2533 it should feel less tender after a while. That said, the tight fascia might also be tender! So a good approach is to hold the point for 3-5 long and slow breaths. Relax all your body. Hold and breathe. Then let go and do again tomorrow. The point may not release on the first few tries. You are training your body to let go and it sometimes takes time to do that.
Bonjour, je suis française et je n'arrive pas trop à traduire la vidéo, est-ce possible de m'expliquer grossièrement svp ? Je vous remercie d'avance 😊
Tq
can thight illiacus causing Anterior Pelvic Tilt?
The only problem I see with your instructions, we who have more belly fat cannot find that front part of the pelvis and certainly cannot ‘hook into it’. Impossible to be sure. So darn, I can’t find any help from this video😢
Same, i don't even know where to put my fingers, i don't know the location😅
I hear you! I did a video using the Hip Hook tool as some folks just need a tool to find iliacus. Here's that video: ruclips.net/video/RjcXaGCOrXw/видео.htmlsi=7AguZ1H2rXovxg_9. As well, the psoas and iliacus join together and pass under the inguinal ligament at the top of the thigh. You can access it there. It's explained on this psoas release video. I have it set to start you at that second point spot: ruclips.net/video/7X01HRq6_qg/видео.htmlsi=hS6CQ9KYlUwa5yeg&t=436
@@cheskakim04 See reply above and check this out: ruclips.net/video/7X01HRq6_qg/видео.htmlsi=hS6CQ9KYlUwa5yeg&t=436
Great!
I get wicked back pain when trying to release my psoas with the couch/wall stretch
Can't figure out where it is bummer
Did you try the side lying position? Sometimes that helps folks get it. It's later in the video... Around 7:30
I don't know where to put my fingers, i don't even know where is pelvis rim😅, but thank you for this❤
What about if you are heavy and you can't feel the illiacus because of a larger belly area?
@@CatMatlock IC Cat.
My left iliac bone is elevated and rotated forward and right side is lower, right hip hurts and foot is turned out. What do i need to do?
I made videos for how to address one hip higher than the other. Here's the one for a left hip high: ruclips.net/video/YIpadOSiFoo/видео.htmlsi=iKcc1P4WxEiSMyXD
This is a problem I’ve had for years and for the life of me, I was never able to pin point where this pain was radiating from. I came across your video after I looked into the iliacus. I always said that it felt like the pain is behind there but also radiates. I thought maybe hip flexors. But After watching your technique, and performing it, my pain has subsided immensely! Thank you so so much !!! Im grateful for your advice. I do however have this pain behind the iliacus in the BACK which is very difficult to access and get to. Any suggestions?! Thanks !
How am I supposed to stand to maintain my pelvis straight?
Hi Cat, could you confirm how often you can do this manipulation, thank you❤
You can do it every day for a while if it keeps locking up. (You will also want to give attention to the psoas). Link to follow. After that, it shouldn't need it more than once a week or so. It really depends on what other imbalances you have in your body, how much you move throughout your day, how you sit and stand, if one hip is higher than the other.... Remember that everything works together as a symphony and no muscle works in a vacuum.
Here's that psoas release video: ruclips.net/video/Emm6H9nOTG8/видео.html
Thank you...
I driving for a living and this muscle has been so stiff.
I bet so! I know it's difficult to drive and take enough breaks. Do this release regularly. And every time you stop, walk around, swing your legs, move your pelvis around. Best wishes!
very intersting. I wonder what can be done to pull up the knees the way you do...my quads seem to go hard to stop me doing it when I try
Could this be causing my nerve issues in my outer leg??
Oh my goodness. This is a problem for me. It is so tight that I can’t even get my finger or thumb into it. How can I start to work into it?
can we ride a bike?
Oh yes. The thing is, that will always affect the iliacus. Get real familiar with this release and where your particular points are. After you ride, release the iliacus. It only takes a minute. I'd also highly recommend you roll out your inner thigh adductors after each ride. You use those muscles to steer the bike and riders often hold extraordinary tension there, which contributes to iliacus issues, but also very much contributes to glute problems. Every time I get off my bike I do a quick release of the inner thighs and hip flexors, especially iliacus. Here's a link to adductor release: ruclips.net/video/9ZVUJlvyuvQ/видео.htmlsi=P6FT10qRDjBZgukI. You don't always have to do this long of a practice. Get familiar with YOUR body and release what tends to activate. Best wishes!
I can't get my thumb in, thick bands of muscle in the way
Will this help with a herniated disc?
Hey thanks alot...
I did it just know....i don't know whether I did that correct or not, but I did exactly like you did with my thumbs and index finger.....felt so good ..
My pain is okay now...but I'm afraid it will come back by tomorrow morning or in the evening in my office.
Im suffering from low back pain and scitica, right leg buttock pain since 7-8 months. Used so many medicines still not well..
Can you please suggest or teach me what should I do to heal this in proper way...
And can you please tell me how many times we should do this iliacus muscle release and at what time?
Thank you so much... from India.
❤Tnks
It's not happening for me/ i think i'm too chubby in the middle. Too bad/ my herniated disc is non- stop pain. I'll keep trying...
Don't give up! And also, the psoas and iliacus merge and there's a spot on the top of the thigh just below the groin that gives you access to iliacus. It's in this psoas video. Watch the part especially on the top of the thigh! ruclips.net/video/7X01HRq6_qg/видео.htmlsi=zAsdFyTlYD9bb7JO
And just so you know, the herniated disc does not have to equal long term pain. It really doesn't.
Thanks for the video. I wont bore you with my story but question for you....after releasing and then stretching, do we need to then strengthen the Iliacus to fix it for good ? And if so what excersises do tou recomend ? Thank you in advance
What if it is in the point of the pelvis
That's a great question. I will make a video about what attaches on that point of the pelvis and what that could be. And of course trigger points from elsewhere can refer right to there. Look into quadratus lumborum. Here's how to release it. QL can refer along the outer pelvic rim, into the side of the hip, into the SI joint, and even inside the pelvis. ruclips.net/video/0mZLY2gsI2U/видео.html
my iliacus muscle on my right is always super tight even this does not help
@@CatMatlock not always more to the story if it worked. BUT Sometimes theres more to the story.
Look at PRI. Postural restoration is an interesting way to look at how disfunction manifests in the body.
Hi, I'm quite sure I have a tight iliacus as I also get hip clunking/popping. If I release the iliacus, should I immediately notice a difference in that hip clunking?
Great question!
Was training with my ⚽️ team and felt a sudden pain or a pop while I took a shot in the iliacus It’s very painful to run now and don’t know what I should do with it
Hi, i just want to ask if, when you have a iliacus thigh pain can your thigh became thick? Please answer me, I don't really have a money to go to the hospital to ask what my problem is😢
@@cheskakim04 well, there can be a lot of reasons for that. If there is a blockage at the inner groin, there could be swelling in that thigh due to loss of ability to move fluids out and back up. Sometimes, when one hip is higher than the other, if you stand more on that lower hip side, than the thigh muscles become more developed over time. If there is not pain, discoloration, or swelling.. than it’s probably OK. If you got discoloration or swelling, I highly recommend you see a doctor under those circumstances. Best wishes
@@CatMatlock oh really? Well I only experienced some pain in the lower thigh (upper knee) when I'm lying down and trying to stand up (sometimes when I'm doing some more exercises with dancing a day), and yes my right hip is a lil bit high than my left, so could this be just a case of iliacus or hip flexor pain? Thank you so much for replying
Would this help release a piriformis that keeps spasming/tightening?
I need something a little stronger than my thumb lol. I feel it but im not FEELING it. Reccomend a easier way to apply mor pressure for a bigger dude?
There are some tools to use. One excellent tool is the Aletha Hip Hook: shop.alethahealth.com/?ref=DsR2FLq6U84E9-
If you had some visual aids or diagram to see what you're talking about it would have been easier to locate the spot you're talking about.
@@CoolDudeWithGlasses93 yes, I agree. Thank you. In my more recent videos I have added more pictures of the muscles and trigger points. I appreciate the feedback. Best wishes
Does a tight iliacus have anything to do with the really excruciating, charlie horse muscle spasm of the inner thigh adductor? It seems like the cramp is right in line with the iliacus.
Ahh..... it may. Nothing works in a vacuum. The inner thighs are directly related to glute min and glute med abductors. You'll want to look at those as well. Also look at the pectineus muscle and it's release video. I suspect you also have a hip height inequality which is going to set those adductors off balance. Make sure you're not crossing your legs! Check hip height, pectineus, and glute min and glute med.