Best Psoas Stretch Techniques - Dr. Berg
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- Try these psoas muscle stretch techniques to fix your weak and tight psoas.
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0:00 Introduction: The psoas muscle
1:23 How to test your psoas muscle
2:28 Psoas stretches
3:40 Testing the strength of the psoas muscle
4:23 Weak psoas muscle fix
In this video, we’re going to talk about the psoas muscle. The psoas is a large muscle that connects the upper torso to the legs, acting as a hip flexor and pelvic stabilizer. It allows you to draw your legs upwards and towards your chest, like when you’re doing sit-ups. This movement is called flexion.
The psoas muscle connects to the vertebrae, goes through the pelvis, then connects to the femur. Many people struggle with a weak or tight psoas muscle from either sitting too much or doing too many sit-ups!
Watch as I demonstrate a method to test your psoas muscle and show you some amazing psoas muscle stretch techniques.
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Thanks for watching. I hope you try some of these psoas stretches to fix your weak or tight psoas. I’ll see you in the next video.
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Had severe tightness in my right psoas and moderate in my left following a very long day of full contact rugby 48 hours ago.
Followed the video through. The one method the Dr. used which I found most relief with was with the foam roller underneath. I could literally feel significant tightness disappearing and the muscle relaxing. Did the same for the left, alternated back with 2-4 sets total (holding for 1 minute each time).
Pain went from a 9 to a 4. Used the foam roller afterward in a direct manner on the psoas. Pain from a 4 to a 1. All of this in 15 minutes. Great video Doctor and thank you.
You can’t directly access the psoas with a foam roller it’s a very DEEP muscle, but good info nonetheless
@@strangerthings88 He was talking about stretching with this method.... Just need stretch to feel it.
Good luck!
It's really awesome when the doc gets to the root instead of treating symptoms with expensive pills. Thanks for being here to show us
Calvin
yes makes you feel good to know he's not a BIG Pharma Dr
I rather go to doc to get high on pain pills and watch youtube on how to actually fix my problem, not doing the stretching.
Calvin Stover , Calvin the reason why american get trembling sick after like 45 is because docs only treat people s pain w pills . american docs and farmaceutical co' s are best friends.
AMERICAN DOCTORS INCLUDING HINDUS ARE THE WORST. having i said that, though, at the end of it all patients or peole are at fault, most ameican people really ,really love pain meds due to stimulis they get from it.
me , when i have a physical or mental prob i work it out thru physical therapy or exercise. wr dont really need docs unless you r really cut open. do yuu understand that?
@Calvin Stover ...yes, and then accusing you of drug seeking because the pain keeps coming back and they're not giving you any alternatives...
It's amazing that orthopedic specialists never talk about this at all. Too much cutting. Not enough stretching. Thanks Dr. BERG!
I am 11 weeks postop total hip replacement and when I complained of pain in my groin, my ortho identified it as a psoas issue and said the only thing that he could do would be to cut it. Seriously.
Ann Marie Schrage-Glaviano Cut and poison doctors fucked my knee up for life
@@klharndt he was kinda right tho, not completely because we can stretch the psoas, but nothing else really...and stretching can do only as little to help.. The psoas is too deep to be treated like in this video. Hate to say it, but this type of pushing into the belly is very wrong and it doesnt do anything. The psoas is simply too deep, behind so much tissue...including your lunch that you had
@@klharndt cut it and youll walk in circles :)).. men do it anyways
Ludwig Vonn funny how my therapist did exactly what is shown on the video and as this guy said it hurt. But I’m much better after the therapy and the stretching he showed me, different than this video but not impossible as you say
What the heck! For the last two months I’ve had horrible back, glute, hip and hamstring pain. Went to Chiro and I have scoliosis, hip snapping, and rounded shoulders, and my lift hip is higher than my right. I just did this exact video with my sister and it worked! That’s crazy!
Don't do it with anyone who is not a trained therapist, you could pull or injure something which you have no idea about.
My gf has the same problem.😮
This is the video that introduced me to you two years ago, Dr. Berg! After this video, I binge watched your videos which led me to Keto and changed my life!
Really liked your easy to understand demonstration. As a massage therapist I did psoas release work but I appreciated the testing for weak and strong psoas and how to rebalance them. You have a very gentle manner and sensitivity when working with soft tissue.
Tons of info about the psoas. As a yoga teacher I come to your amazing videos to prepare my classes. Thank you so much Dr. Berg
Hmmm..... not just me interesting.
Me three! Lol
Psoas I was saying..
Lol!
Rob Morrell Thank yoo
Rob Morrell *you
hahaha..
Ladyhawkke Thank ewe.
This is gold. I have been searching for a fix to my Psoas. I have been stretching, releasing all somewhat helpfull but not fixing. This fixed it. now my stretch and strengthen maintain. I couldnt drive I was in so much pain whenI sat for any period of time.
I understand from Dr. Berg's video how to stretch it, but how did you strengthen it? Dr. Berg did deep tissue massaging to strengthen it. Did you go to a physiotherapist for that?
@@ts4686 Try running a softball over the Psoas. (literally a woman's softball or something similar sized with minimal give.)
@@thatinternetdude1392 OK thanks for the advice. I'll try that. Are there a male and female softballs? I don't think I've ever seen different gendered ones. What's the difference between them? Oh wait I just googled softball. I'm not from the usa, so I was thinking of a tennis ball haha I could use a tennis ball too, then?
@@ts4686 I think it'll need to be a bit bigger than that cause you need to create a little space between you and the floor.
@@thatinternetdude1392 OK thank you, I'll try look for a ball :)
Hello Everyone. I'm 10 yrs out of Back Surgery from a Herinaited Disc. And I have NEVER heard from Any Dr. That was involved in MY Care that there is a Muscle called a Psoas and or Sacroiliac joint!!! Thank-You Dr. Berg for such a UNDERSTANDABLE VIDEO on the Psoas and the IMPORTANT PART THEY PLAY! I even did physical therapy AND Still know one said ANYTHING like this! I was given a diagram of Exercises and that was it. Then therapy ended and I was still in PAIN (lower Back/Hip) This Video did more for ME than the on an off therapy and Shots! Thank you Dr. Berg!
Janaline D. Same here. I didn't have surgery, but have been to physical therapy for back, hip, pelvis pain. I was told to work to strengthen my core... but that didn't bring relief, it made it worse. Finally I found a chiropractor who diagnosed the tightness in my psoas muscle. So happy to find this video to help with other stretches to assist in pain relief and understanding the mechanisms that aren't working as they should be and why.
Janaline D. I, unfortunately, had an unsuccessful surgery called the Ifuse which basically means my pelvis is fused with three titanium rods; huge mistake. I've lived in pain for the past two years and five months in my calf and foot, ten times worse than the actual back pain itself. I agree with you, I just learned of this muscle this week because no Dr has ever mentioned this to me. They all tell me I have sciatica although I continue to tell them that the symptoms don't add up, now I know why.
i have a herniated disc in my neck from a serious surfing compression accident. Never would I trust a doctor to fix it. you live with chronic pain on no medication. Yoga, and healthy lifestyle is the only way. I cant afford accupuncture or that would be the only other option.
Janaline D. J)
They don't want us to heal. That simple. The whole system is evil and we must break free of it.
This is why yoga is so powerful. Many of the poses especially cobra pose, stretches these muscles and builds strength. I encourage men to try yoga at least once.
Yoga is a religion
What’s cobra 🐍 pose
@@John-ek5bq it’s a science
Stretching does not build strength, in fact it does the opposite. That is mentioned in this video as well.
I was thinking about Locust Pose! Such a beast.
This is what I’ve struggled with since starting a “sit in front of a computer all day” job. It is a slow death to our body’s strength and flexibility. Thanks for providing explanation and remedies! And I’ve left that job for a more active one. 😁
That's great!
I've had major pain and issues for months with no answers, I just accidentally found the psoas muscle and then you video.... THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️
Yep...as a licensed massage therapist, I’ve helped many clients with this very thing with the same stretches. Affecting the opposite muscle to the issue also works! ..That has always fascinated me.
its funny that when you go to school you are being taught so much unnecessary things but nothing to keep your body healthy and happy. Jesus how much I hate the Health Care System run by greedy stupid selfish corporations.
ConstructiveMinds100 Best comment ever.
ConstructiveMinds100 they do teach you things in school. They teach the most basic fundamentals of living a healthy life. You may say you wish you learned what he is teaching in school, but what you are missing is how much education and studying actually goes into understanding that concept and breaking it down in an easy way for the consumer to comprehend. That's also one muscle. One muscle combining with another muscle; your iliacus, to form the complex iliopsoas. Now to learn the hundreds of other muscles and their roles in your body. I don't think you meant anything by it, but learning some of that material requires real ambition. The amount of people who drop out or switch majors because they can't pass a basic anatomy course is pretty ridiculous. Most of us who have spent that time studying didn't do so out of greed. You should aim your hate towards big pharma companies, because they are the ones who are limiting real holistic wellness in the United States. Also, the United States focuses too much and uses too many resources on caring for disease instead of preventing it. There may be a correlation there with big pharma companies if you really think about it
Spoken by someone who has no depth on health care issues, and no solutions to offer. Blame big corporations cause they are a faceless entity, when in reality, so many of the issues people face are caused by the people themselves. Education is a key start. I recommend once you obtain some, then you share it with others.
your rant ads nothing positive to what the video taught.
well said
Three days ago my right side back muscle became so painful I was up all night. Second night wasn’t much better. Had no idea what was going on. Just watched this video and followed the instructions on stretching the PSOAS muscle and WOW it already feels much better. I wish Dr. Berg was my family Doctor.
Rich..I had that God awful pain last week! Felt like I got shot it was so bad..Thanks to these videos I've been slowly getting over this..
Damn I can't remember staying up all night from back pain haha , I think? It happened once when less educated (the cause)in my early twenties maybe? haha , but glad to hear.
You can do this stretch on the edge of your bed. If you have a bad lower back, tight psoas muscles could be the cause. Driving can really aggravate lower back pain because of the awkward position of your extended right leg. Do this stretch before and after long trips for relief.
Dr. Berg, I love the way you teach us the details in a way to understand the complex mechanics of the body. It is so much easier to heal when our conscious mind has an understanding of the process of healing our body is going through unconsciously. Thank you.
Exactly
I was thinking the very same thing through the whole Video!!! I went to Physical therapy spent all that money for them to test me on that very same thing...He gave me exercises to do but without explaining anything. So I did not think the simple things they were telling me to do was going to help. So I did not do them as much as he advised. Now that I have understanding I am sooooo ready to work on this muscle!!! Your amazing Dr. Berg!!! Thank You!!!
I agree with the comments directly above. How clearly you explain everything!! It makes perfect sense.
I agree! Knowledge is king!
indeed
The increase in strength was amazing! So simple to do. Thank you!
"Jre podcast with David Goggins" brought me here.
Me too.
Me too
Me too
My PSOAS is tight rn and I just wish I could switch off gravity for like 5 minutes
Which one of the podcasts?
Showed this video to my physical therapist who used it help my psoas tightness. Worked right away.
Many of us don't have another to press on the back, hopefully the movements while on the back will help, thank you Dr Berg
We need to take responsibility for our bodies, our health, our lives. This wonderful doctor introduces this concept to us, and his advice works.
Amazing! I’m finally back to feeling like myself thanks to my chiro and his stretching and minor exercise suggestions! Sweet relief! So grateful. I was experiencing lower back pain and hip pain for the first time in my life. Tying my shoes made me want to cry. This video makes so much sense as to why I’ve found relief! 🙌
So helpful! Immediately reduced my lower back and butt pain
Another perfect call! I did this on myself during your video and it worked beautifully! Thanks so MUCH
Thanks Dr Berg,, immensely. I struggled with a weak soas and excruciating pain. These streches and strengthening does seem to have helped !!
Incredible- l have been searching for years to find why l have one leg that is weak and within five minutes you have explained exactly what I am feeling and given a solution. I am blessed to have found you. Thank you so much Annie
TY so much DR Berg . This has made such a big difference to my back hip and knee pain. I feel like I am symmetrical again.
Can you please explain how this effects the knees? I have severe pain in my right knee. Thank you!
Finally a detailed explanation on how to fix my tight uncomfortable psoas due to APT. Been to so many chiro’s who just wanna treat w/weekly appts. Dr Berg is amazing with knowledge (also with keto). Has helped me tons just by watching his vids
Amazing! Just done the stretch after weeks of stiffness on one side!
Thank you 👋 x
I am so impressed with this video, so clearly explained and the demo is very telling. And what an incredible coincidence: I sent you the test yesterday and I added a comment about my hip hurting and weak muscle in glutes/or leg when climbing the stairs. I think you've just given me the key to better my painful condition and even fix it for good! Thank you so much for helping!
WOW. Thank you SO much for sharing this video. Incredibly simple and direct too! My mind is blown. I don't want to ramble on here, but I have to say that this is super helpful in many ways. Thanks again!!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge & expertise. Your efforts in enlightening the masses is TRULY APPRECIATED 🙏
Utterly brilliant! I try and watch all your videos as you have a unique knack for explaining stuff in a very clear way. Thanks so much!
AMAZING!!!! I can see where the left leg was stronger, and needed more stretching, while the right side was weak, and not as tight/shortened. GREAT Info!!! WOW!!!! Thank you!!!
Wasn't it a weak left leg originally. Did he change the weak psoas to the right leg deliberately!!!!! Aaarrggh...help!!
Probably some form of principle of reciprocal inhibition. So he’s working on the strong side to activate the weak side.
More often the so-called strong side is just compensating for the weak side and taking over. And the strong sides’ rigidity/restrictions is misinterpreted by us as our strength.
@@leeclements3367 you are correct! I thought the same thing 🥴
I have watched hours of Psoas videos on YT and this is the first video I have found that talks about how to actually strengthen the muscle and not just stretch it. Seems important to me to help fix the issue instead of just stretching it to relieve pain/discomfort.
Awesome work and thank you.
Thanks😊😊😊😊😊
Will tell others
I’m a Pilates instructor who tried this on my own using a tennis ball on my stomach and a firmer massage ball on my glutes. It worked wonders. Now my hips are even. The scoliosis is reduced, i feel balanced, and best of all the pinched ache I bore for the last few years (nothing else worked) is gone. I taught a client who is now convinced and who will share this video w her friend. Thank you for sharing Dr Berg.💐
dr berg thanks for this enlightening video
This is an awesome video! My husband suffers with hip pain and stiffness. This will help him. Thank you Dr. Berg.
I swear to god, before he moved, I thought the guy laying face down was a test dummy or mannequin because of how flat he was
Same! It was the rubbing of those extremely sensitive spots on my butt that worked the best for instant relief. It’s amazing!
I thought he was a dummy because of how dang high his leg went! 😳
@@rxynly exactly lol
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LOL 😆
I’ve been using this same method in my Massage Therapy practice, and clients are amazed at the difference they feel! It’s literally been the “quick fix” they didn’t think existed, and done consistently over time, many other aches/pains and issues are reversed and resolved!
So this really hit home for me. I have had three back surgeries including a double level ALIF fusion. When my left side back and hip were tight I had this odd pain in my low left abdomen which was exactly where you pushed on your patient. I always thought it was my surgical scar pain but it makes sense since I have many issues with tight hips and glutes. Thanks so much you are a great resource.
Thank you so much for this video. My left hip is so tight it is causing leg and knee pain also and I favor it, causing all sorts of problems. As usual love your videos.
That looked like it felt good! Can’t wait for class on Monday!
Hi Dr. Berg, I have a friend that balances muscles, and she performs this on me. Now I understand what she means when she uses the term. I appreciate that you like educating us. Thank you!
Amazing! I had fusion on my L3 and L4 I never knew why my hip (groin) muscle was hurting so badly. Now, with this information I understand more. Thank you!
Were you able to walk ???
Dagmar, as a bodyworker (licensed massage therapist) , I have worked the ADDUCTORS to release adhesions and strip the tendons, this is very uncomfortable, however, it removes pelvic / groin pain.
@@normaalvarado2880 i need that
We are a body of buttons. Pushing one button activates another button. Nice video
Doc- I’m going to give you a deep tissue massage
Patient- Great, let me put on my Sundays best
😂
Don't_hit_trees hilarious
Man, this cracked me up.
Haha
😂😂😂
Dr. Berg, great video! I started to incorporate stretching in my hip flexors on a routine basis as I sit a lot for work, which as I found out is a killer on your hip flexors. Since routinely stretching my hip flexors my dead lifts and squats have dramatically improved, I'm not so tight in my hips and have more control, flexibility and better form while lifting.
Too much sitting can really wreak havoc on this muscle.
Zolboo Batbold my job is sitting. :(
Studying in college approves this message
agricolaregs
Ask your job if you can put in a standing desk
sitting messes up a lot in a body.
I sit all day my psoas is very strong. I can do 100 sit ups easily.
Dr Berg very beneficial video and skillful way of demonstration for psoas release and strengthening
Thanks
Thank you so much for the excercises. It is so helpful!! you are a heaven sent.
great explanations and love the soft spoken voice and clear details! many thanks
With all that was negatively stated below, thank goodness we have docs, such as this, to provide great info. Now the biggest issue is to find someone in your area who is as educated or who can positively diagnose your issue. But the videos help so much!
Thanks so much for all of the great content on your RUclips channel! This video was very helpful!
You are a service to humanity. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such an easy to understand way.
Thanks Dr. Berg.When someone shares key info like this I rest assured of their ( YOUR ) integrity.Its what the world needs now!!
I’m a massage therapist, I love these videos. I’ve been a in this for 38 years. Thanks you. I wish I could attend a class or three with you . I know th8s is older video but I get so much from these. Thank you
thanks for the video. ive had muscle tightness for awhile there. I can feel there is a muscle there but i never knew what it was called or function. Got it by dropping down into a squat too quick instead of slowly descending down.
Very informative and clear explanations
thanks for sharing the knowlage!
As always, great information Dr Berg. Wish you still took patients because I would love to have your one on one expertise in my recovery. God bless and protect you and yours!
Clear, concise and great advice to follow 👍
I love it! Simple and highly effective.
My doctor uses these techniques, and each time it seems miraculous! This video gave me a more in-depth understanding of the process. Thank you, Dr. Berg!
You are brilliant! Thank you so much. for making this video and sharing it with us
Dear DR. Berg............... My lower back had been very sore and inflexible recently. I did the stimulating the Psoas thru the abdomen exercise, boy was it tender. The next morning, without thinking, I got out of bed like I was 16 again, no aches, no groans .................. wow, what an improvement. PS I,m 59 LOL . Thank you so much. ....................... PPS. Yes I had been doing a LOT of stomach exercises recently and neglecting my lower back.
I love this very informative and yet easy to understand thank you so much for sharing.
The psoas also holds a lot of the body’s emotional trauma.
I’ve had lifelong psoas trouble. Always tight to the point it burns and is painful.
Low back tightness and pain, pain in the hips, extremely tight hips, and pain down my hip flexors down my inner thighs.
Wow, I was wondering about this. Thank you. I had just had a really bad interaction involving my narcissistic father and then this pain showed up.
@@CDMButterfly I actually learned about it (or it dawned on me) after reading David Goggins book Can’t Hurt me.
He talks about it drastically affecting him. And all of a sudden it smacked me in the face: that this constant pain, burning tightness has been from all the emotional trauma.
I always had back pain went to doctors, chiropractors, physiologists before I read an article that the psoas connects to the low back vertebrae. And it all made sense.
@@danm8747this is great information. how did you get rid of the pain?
@@Mradiboss1 Yoga helps. Stretching, strength training. The more you strengthen the surround muscles the more those psoas will have to compensate.
But using a foam roller on the quads, hamstrings, IT band, in hip flexors helps a great deal.
It takes consistency. And trying not to live seated.
The more you sit the more is shortens the hip flexors and psoas.
So if you have an office job getting up frequently to stretch out helps. Not living a stationary life, move more as our bodies are meant to do.
Eat better foods, stay away from sugar and carbs (my crutch!)
I got into running awhile back and it really helps a lot. Surprisingly my legs and back felt better with less pain, and its a great mental and emotional tool.
If your suffer that emotional and mental fatigue running helps let that go, any exercise really. It clears the mind, and helps focus.
It’s just you, your steps, and trying to get your breath.
I agree. I had a very emotional traumatic childhood and i've been suffering from pelvis pain and legs for long time. I've tried all treatments, (physio, chiro, osteo, doctors, yoga, etc) and nothing works.
I had what felt like a pinched nerve for like 3-4 months and I bet that is my problem. I was a triathlete for 5 years and had to stop immediately due to a very unexpected pregnancy. I felt sooo much more pain not training than I did while training. Thanks for the info. Great timing, im trying to get back into it
Thank you, have had over 58 procedures on my spine since 2010, this information really helps a lot. Be well, Love you ALL
58? Oh goodness brother Rick, I certainly wish you to gett better. I recently rebegun Sciatic pain with plantar fascitus. I started PT however when I asked my PTt about the Psoas muscle I was shot down and given a vague watery explanation. Im getting better by virtue of yt videos excercises.
For cyclists, the niche crankset called "PowerCranks" will reactivate and strengthen the Iliacus and psoas major, together referred to as "iliopsoas" muscles. Riding even semi regularly with those cranks will quickly fix left-right imbalances and weaknesses.
Thanks so much Doc!! Tried the stretch and I am in amazement I have relief all day.... Hoping this will my years' long battle with lower back, psoas pain!!
excellent video. I have psoas imbalance problem from swimming (butterfly) and I have actually been doing almost the same exercise to feel better!
wow thank you so much I sure needed this....Have been bed resting for rather long time due to lympodema.... so lymph drainage on lower legs is better and feet are not so swollen..... now hips are tight and crampy.... been trying various stretches ... so glad that I saw these am going to do them
so glad i found you,,, now I just need to get going... i'm 69 and had some wear and tear.. left hip replaced. plus i have RA.. (in remission... ).. your are giving me incentive.. Thank you:)
We did an insane amount of low crawls one day for pt(marine corps workouts) and I felt extremely sore in my psoas muscles like never before. I did a deep very long stretch like the first one presented here except I was facing the opposite way with my stomache down at a slight angle and it relieved all the tension.
THANK YOU Dr. Berg! You just saved me another trip to the Osteopath!
Last time I went, his manipulation was quite painful, but I got out of there like new! Until one day when vacuum cleaning it went back to the usual pain.
The vacuum cleaner and I have a love and hate relationship for a while now!
Because of covid I have been dreading to go back and tried to do the exercises the doctor told me but it didn't work!
So I did all by myself, what you show on this video and it worked for me.
Thank you, thank you again!🙏
I have been having a problem with my right hip/ leg for a long time. I have always expected the psoas but it is hard to find someone to help that knows what they are doing. I finally found someone but this here is a game changer! I can't wait to try this!!
This is exactly what I needed thank you
This was a really great video. The testing is essential and something I was somewhat unfamiliar about. The treatment portion reminds me of Trigger point in massage therapy. However, with the psoas and glute I prefer to use knuckles (for glutes) and/or mid-digital knuckles (for psoas) instead of fingertips because the applied pressure can be more evenly and effectively controlled. Additionally, for massage therapists particularly, the therapist can save wear and tear on the joints in their hands.
What are knuckles ?
Hey doc:)
After visiting some doctors who wanted me to take piles or to visit expensive private doctors who didn't give me the right answer as well, most of them told me to straighten my lower back muscles without really understanding the issue, I tried to investigating in myself online using the symptoms I shared with the doctors, and got to your video which helped me a lot so big thanks
Just to add to this good presentation: If one of the upper thoracic vertebrae is misaligned, it can affect the strength of the gluteus max muscle on the same side, as that vertebra is part of the 'chain of strength' needed to extend the leg, thereby inhibiting the gluteus max . There are often alternate reasons for there being weakness, as everything in the body is coordinated, and cooperative.
Lovely video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge :)
Thank you for these crystal clear information! Bringing awareness to physical troubles is enormously valuable for me.
So as I keep watching, the video series just gets better and better. I need to have a massage therapist watch this, and follow suit!
Wow, my hip definitely feels a lot better after doing this, just once. I will continue to do this therapy. Thank you!
I think it would be helpful to explain the difference between "weak" vs inhibited. To achieve results that easily implies functional inhibition, not true weakness.
Oh my goodness! It felt like my back was stuck when I removed the foam roller from my back, but it stretched the psoas! It feels better already! Thank you so much! :)
Awesome info, Doctors please redirect pasients to muscle and joint experts rather than experimenting on people.
Kiropractors or Naprapats first, then osteopats an physcisists.
However creds to doctors for other haelth issues
I need you in my life Dr Berg. I’ve struggled with lower back pain for most of my life since beginning work as a concreter, have seen Chiro’s, Physio’s and Osteopath’s without any long term relief, have changed my profession due to the pain becoming too much to bare and continuing with all treatments until recently stopping all treatments because they were ineffective. I guess pain and discomfort will just continue to be a part of my life :(
Dr Berg, thank you so much! You brake things down and make it so easy to understand!! Just brilliant
Thank you! Glad to know you liked the video!
Love this for my massage clients.
I had a hell of a time finding a chiropractor to help me lift my leg. FINALLY I found someone that knew how to help me with my psoas. I moves away unfortunately but when I really need him I travel 4 hours to see him.
Thanks, I will put this into my routine with my customers. May you continue to flourish and prosper!
My hobby is something called highlining. The force of it has given me hip issues. This explains a lot of exactly why , thank you!
Thank you for this. Mine aches terribly from a bad fall. This will help me figure out how to treat my weak Psoas and how it is related to the SI joint dysfunction I am experiencing. I was a former massage therapist and I am determined to resolve this and get back to exercise which is my life line. Thanks again.
When the chiro treated my psoas for the first time. I asked the same question. Why dont more orthopedic doctors talk about this?.
Wow! I fell and broke my coccyx and can’t walk due to severe knee pain. Psoas and SI joint pain as well😩
Nice one Sir, though I personally would keep the pelvis balanced by putting my hand on the right side of the pelvis as you are asking him to let the left leg hang down the side of the couch. 1. That's more effective and 2. the client feels safer and can relax into the stretch.
Thank you Dr. Berg. this has helped me alot!
Some of the most valuable information right here. People sit too much (laziness) or do too many sit ups for the glory muscles without working on stabilization (vanity.). As I type this he touched on that very thing in the video. I was cured of chronic pain and sciatica by learning to massage my psoas.
Thank you. I needed this!