How to Permanently Loosen a Tight Psoas (Hidden Cause Explained!)

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025

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  • @YourWellnessNerd
    @YourWellnessNerd  2 года назад +59

    Sorry the audio echoes! I hope its helpful! Watch the updated video here: ruclips.net/video/k2eZUjMPd5Y/видео.html

    • @YouilAushana
      @YouilAushana Год назад

      Look up vestibular system.

    • @GGHonesty
      @GGHonesty Год назад +2

      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!

    • @jameswestmoreland9717
      @jameswestmoreland9717 Год назад +2

      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

    • @jameswestmoreland9717
      @jameswestmoreland9717 Год назад +1

      Thank you. Someone named Gina replied, but blamed the listener, not culturally aware, blah blah. Like a child really trying to be politically correct.

    • @jameswestmoreland9717
      @jameswestmoreland9717 Год назад

      @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.

  • @katrinapeacock8317
    @katrinapeacock8317 2 года назад +13

    I'm so grateful that I stumbled across your channel and this video today.

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  2 года назад +2

      Appreciate that Katrina! I really hope the video helps!

  • @christinesalter5845
    @christinesalter5845 Год назад +17

    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!

  • @lanctermann7261
    @lanctermann7261 Год назад +7

    The troubleshooting is something not every exercise instructor does. Excellent.

  • @st3psp8
    @st3psp8 2 месяца назад +1

    On the sofa, mindlessly watching RUclips last night. My back was HURTING! I turned this video on just to see if there was something that would be useful. You pulled out the foam roller and I almost turned the video off. I’ve been stuck on the roller before because of the pain but I continued watching. I pulled out my roller and got on the floor. I tried the first exercise and I felt something “click” in my back and there was instant relief! I didn’t toss and turn in bed, trying to get comfortable, and this a.m, I was able to do a lil jogging during my 3mi walk. I am so grateful I saw your video! 🙏🏽🫶🏽

  • @bige6487
    @bige6487 Год назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @katrinapeacock8317
    @katrinapeacock8317 2 года назад +20

    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.

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  2 года назад +2

      Good luck Katrina!

    • @goldenrackz6932
      @goldenrackz6932 Год назад +2

      I see u commented 5 months ago, whats the update?

    • @katrinapeacock8317
      @katrinapeacock8317 Год назад +3

      @@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.

  • @margaritahead7928
    @margaritahead7928 3 месяца назад +1

    Don’t care about that echo because what you say was so helpful and I’ve been doing so as releases since the 80s and this was the most helpful I’ve been to hundreds of therapist the way you explain this was incredible. I usually started out just searching for trigger points in my abdomen under the pelvis,❤ at the sides of the naval, but this was great

  • @AFC730
    @AFC730 Год назад +8

    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!

  • @racheldutchak3980
    @racheldutchak3980 Год назад +8

    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

  • @so_me_anneli
    @so_me_anneli Год назад

    Bedankt

  • @Sara-u6z8h
    @Sara-u6z8h Год назад +7

    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.

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      Appreciate it Sara! Glad it may have helped!!

    • @eloiseramos8876
      @eloiseramos8876 Год назад

      I will try this my hips and I have pain in my front its so tight. And it does spaz at times.

  • @pointblankracer6274
    @pointblankracer6274 Год назад +4

    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.

  • @InspiredByBrad
    @InspiredByBrad Год назад +4

    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.

  • @kungazopa2831
    @kungazopa2831 Год назад +5

    Thank you for this video. Needed these Psoas stretches! By the way your sofa is GORGEOUS!

  • @mrb3483
    @mrb3483 Год назад +1

    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🙏👍

  • @eloiseramos8876
    @eloiseramos8876 Год назад +2

    Thank you. You hit all the spots that i have pain. Been on crutches for 2 years now. Best video i have seen

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      Really hope it helps in some way Eloise! Good luck :)

  • @sophiahuffman2003
    @sophiahuffman2003 Год назад +1

    Massaging my back with a tennis ball has helped me so much thank you for this knowledge!!!

  • @tag5504
    @tag5504 Год назад +2

    LOVE this. Thank you! Always looking for ways to help the body get back to it's natural state.

  • @abr8562
    @abr8562 Год назад +6

    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!!

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад +1

      Fantastic to hear Anne! Hopefully it helps you sort it out long term!!

  • @Einsteinsmum
    @Einsteinsmum Год назад +6

    Thanks so very much for this video! Please consider re-recording it now that you are using a better microphone in your newer content. 💖

  • @888BJSTAR888
    @888BJSTAR888 Год назад +1

    Thank you, been struggling for year with my psoas, can't wait to try that tomorrow

  • @shugies
    @shugies 2 года назад +8

    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.

  • @carmelmcerlean8880
    @carmelmcerlean8880 Год назад +15

    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

  • @richardnewbold6907
    @richardnewbold6907 2 года назад +4

    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!

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  2 года назад +1

      Good luck with it Richard, hope it loosens quickly!

  • @livingonaclaud
    @livingonaclaud 10 месяцев назад +1

    This was such an informative video! Will watch the update too - I wonder if you have any suggestions for sacroiliac pain?

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  10 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear it resonated mate! I have a couple of videos on SIJ pain on the channel somewhere!

  • @Iman-ve3il
    @Iman-ve3il Год назад +1

    The knee kneeling exercise def works. I’m new to this channel. My chiro showed me this stretch and I immediately felt relief!

  • @kstan07
    @kstan07 Год назад +3

    I did not have back pain…and yet the tightness in my hip/groin area has miraculously loosened and feels less “angry”

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад +2

      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!

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад +1

      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!

  • @aprilhollingsworth1520
    @aprilhollingsworth1520 Год назад +1

    Oh my goodness! The difference is crazy! Wow!

  • @paco9278
    @paco9278 9 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @allpraisetothemosthigh7770
    @allpraisetothemosthigh7770 Год назад +15

    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.

  • @Kate-cx5bl
    @Kate-cx5bl Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I've trying to find solutions for 3 years. This is fantastic. I signed up to your channel.

  • @pysq8
    @pysq8 Год назад +1

    There's always the good ole Thomas Test position for those that can't get down on the floor. ❤ I appreciate these tips!

  • @billybot01
    @billybot01 Год назад +1

    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!

  • @johnsreviewsofmovies6289
    @johnsreviewsofmovies6289 2 года назад +3

    great work - slowly improving - back pain reducing but other issues emerging psoas/hips tec - i'm 68 and its 100fah here in thailand

  • @joanneglas4851
    @joanneglas4851 Год назад +1

    Ooooo loving these moves, will do them in the morning, Thankyou.
    I can hear you clearly by the way.

  • @kempayton456
    @kempayton456 2 года назад +10

    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!

  • @thewatcher6388
    @thewatcher6388 Год назад +1

    I'm an RMT and this is awesome thnku..will definitely be utilising these personally and in my practice

  • @thehealthexplorer2888
    @thehealthexplorer2888 Год назад +1

    great video. Clear, professional and effective. Thanks

  • @Lexibcju
    @Lexibcju Год назад +1

    Wow, the foam roller was life changing. Thank you! I noticed an immediate, and significant difference in comfort leaning into the hip flexor stretch.
    I've shared this to my family and friends

  • @BodyBliss_by_Nadine
    @BodyBliss_by_Nadine 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the share! I’m coming over from Reddit! Super interesting video!

  • @createlovehappy
    @createlovehappy Год назад +1

    Great info and tips in this video. I wish I could hear you better through the ambient room echo.

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      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!

  • @Willy-tt6ez
    @Willy-tt6ez Год назад +6

    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

  • @ArifahAllah-b3p
    @ArifahAllah-b3p Год назад +1

    Great stretches!! Thanks for the reminder

  • @amandarayner9475
    @amandarayner9475 Год назад +1

    This was a very good informative video, Thankyou

  • @RainerArnold
    @RainerArnold Год назад +1

    Thanks for your great tips - it would be great if audio could be enhanced… this is positive feedback

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      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!

  • @Kombaiyashii
    @Kombaiyashii Год назад +1

    Thanks for this, I'll give it a try!

  • @user-zb2kd8hu5l
    @user-zb2kd8hu5l Год назад +2

    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.

  • @jameswestmoreland9717
    @jameswestmoreland9717 Год назад +110

    Thank you. Very helpful. Can you fix the sound? There is a little echo that makes some words hard to understand. Thanks again.

    • @MrUmandMrEr
      @MrUmandMrEr Год назад +12

      Use the CC (subtitles)

    • @cyeamaculture8486
      @cyeamaculture8486 Год назад +9

      Needs a microphone..the echo is the room..

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад +22

      I don't think I can fix it retrospectively, unfortunately. I have fixed it since though for my more recent videos!

    • @doun138
      @doun138 Год назад

      😂😂😂

    • @donnag7288
      @donnag7288 Год назад +1

      Yea. Hard to hear. Echo

  • @sfitzy3106
    @sfitzy3106 Год назад +1

    Thank you, awesome vide, very helpful ❤

  • @mariamccormick832
    @mariamccormick832 Год назад +3

    Thank you! Will give this a go.

  • @lawnmower11
    @lawnmower11 Год назад +2

    Incredibly helpful, thank you thank you thank you

  • @denisehargreaves6133
    @denisehargreaves6133 Год назад +1

    Thank you, just found your video and am so happy I did. Very helpful!

  • @dorythompson1100
    @dorythompson1100 Год назад +1

    Great reinforcements to keep me moving fluidly

  • @mistressindistress32
    @mistressindistress32 Год назад +1

    Thanks 😊 I needed this!!!

  • @MM-li8nk
    @MM-li8nk Год назад +2

    I'm doing this today! thank you Grant.:)

  • @matthewsuffolk7687
    @matthewsuffolk7687 Год назад +1

    good tip. thanks

  • @FreeYourHand
    @FreeYourHand Год назад +1

    root healing vs temporary cure… thank you brother ♾️🙏🏽💫

  • @gordonreid5603
    @gordonreid5603 Год назад +1

    Very useful. Thank you!

  • @AaronBrand
    @AaronBrand Год назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @christinecarpenter5841
    @christinecarpenter5841 Год назад +2

    Great simple info. Agreed about the echo. Hard to follow. Maybe use a mic on ur shirt. Thanks again. BTW, love the accent!

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      I've since fixed up the mic issues, glad the video was still helpful!

  • @700kida5
    @700kida5 Год назад +1

    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

  • @asdf8asdf8asdf8asdf
    @asdf8asdf8asdf8asdf Год назад +1

    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)
    ?????

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад +1

      Often that’s a restriction of the groin muscles or adductors!

  • @Tj-tj9
    @Tj-tj9 10 месяцев назад

    Hey , an Aussie on the psoas , go team 🤗

  • @ummabdallah3322
    @ummabdallah3322 Год назад

    How to modify these with knee pain

  • @beebleknievel2603
    @beebleknievel2603 Год назад

    Is it safe to do the technique with tennis/lacrosse ball near your hip bone if you have a contraceptive IUD? I know that might be an odd question but I remember I used to go to a masseuse who said you couldn't really get into that region of you have an IUD... Thanks 🙂

  • @TeaDoggo
    @TeaDoggo 2 года назад +3

    Great content as always!

  • @thesmallcheval
    @thesmallcheval Год назад +1

    Good video! I think a mic would help improve the quality of the entire production quite a bit

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      Can’t do much about the older videos, but have just released a new video on this very topic without any audio issues!

  • @ronschlobohm6607
    @ronschlobohm6607 Год назад +1

    Thank you very much!!!

  • @scottc3165
    @scottc3165 Год назад +1

    That was excellent! Subbed...

  • @michelekey2401
    @michelekey2401 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @Seanheery
    @Seanheery Год назад +1

    Great video! Just sub’d 🤙🏽

  • @Einsteinsmum
    @Einsteinsmum Год назад +1

    Thank you oh so very much! 💖

  • @limmooili66
    @limmooili66 Год назад +3

    Tq for sharing🙏

  • @sandylee266
    @sandylee266 10 месяцев назад +1

    what size roll are you using?

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  10 месяцев назад

      It’s just a standard one, I’m not sure of the specifics!

  • @tttony9426
    @tttony9426 Год назад +1

    great video thank you,

  • @mattshields8349
    @mattshields8349 Год назад +1

    Help me understand: you're suggesting we foam roll parts of the lumbar spine?

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      The idea is to find any corresponding joint restrictions where those hip flexors attach to front half of the lumbar spine!

  • @KarenWright-h7q
    @KarenWright-h7q Год назад +1

    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.

  • @myoaung4504
    @myoaung4504 Год назад +1

    So thanks sir...!!!

  • @daveymp1
    @daveymp1 2 года назад +2

    thank you so much

  • @Sara-es8ep
    @Sara-es8ep Год назад +1

    How do I tighten it up

  • @RainerArnold
    @RainerArnold Год назад

    Looking forward

  • @danm8747
    @danm8747 Год назад +2

    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

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      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!

  • @lukebrisbane5380
    @lukebrisbane5380 Год назад +1

    Super helpful. Clear and concise - Instant pain relief and more mobility

  • @ph00n0
    @ph00n0 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @DoseofFitness
    @DoseofFitness 2 года назад +2

    very good !

  • @cinmac3
    @cinmac3 2 года назад +4

    The movements do help, but, why do you say pernantly when as you said your tight?
    Thanks

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  2 года назад +2

      Good question Cindy! Knowing the path and walking the path are two different things. In theory, stretching a tight spot is one thing, but getting to the reason why it's become tight is crucial to stop it from tightening in the future. I'm pretty mobile, but my work as a Physio does challenge certain areas of my body that require my attention every now and again of which this is one!

    • @cinmac3
      @cinmac3 2 года назад

      @@YourWellnessNerd reply yes that why I listen to many thoughts on body movements, ie: the back of my shoulder. has been giving me pain.
      I have been trying to figure the relief & cause . I have not gotten there, yet.

  • @vanessavan2615
    @vanessavan2615 Год назад +1

    How long do you think does it take to permanently loose it? And how long do we stay in each position? TIA

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад +1

      Generally there should be an immediate sense of more freedom. Each stretch can be done for 30-60 seconds. More if needed, less if needed too. How quickly it goes away can very closely relate to how well a person gets to the reason behind why those areas become tight in the first place

  • @janihocevar6387
    @janihocevar6387 Год назад

    this is good for front of leg,what about if i have ptoblem inside

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  9 месяцев назад

      Hope you’ve since found the answer, if not maybe look into hip joint capsule stretches. I have some in the channel!

  • @daves9355
    @daves9355 Год назад +1

    FYI for people watching. Make sure you understand the difference between a tight psoas and a psoas in spasm. These exercises will not help for a psoas in spasm.

  • @madlovebar6354
    @madlovebar6354 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesum!

  • @sajidkhanmahmood
    @sajidkhanmahmood Год назад

    i did exactly this because the pain was in my buttock and the pain moved further up the back and stays there now

  • @farahhossamx7993
    @farahhossamx7993 Год назад

    So it is not a weakness issue of hip flexors??

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад +1

      It really depends. If it's tight it could present as weak or inhibited. Clinically, a great way to find out is to free up the spine and the hip flexor and see if it then feels stronger again.

    • @farahhossamx7993
      @farahhossamx7993 Год назад +1

      @@YourWellnessNerd thanks alot

  • @scottbogen3206
    @scottbogen3206 Год назад +2

    I’ve ALWAYS been told not to use the foam roller on the lower back.😅

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  10 месяцев назад

      I have a recent video on the channel that helps explain why it’s ok for most people!

  • @timthomas4367
    @timthomas4367 Год назад +1

    Awesome

  • @kristiaguilar2353
    @kristiaguilar2353 Год назад +2

    Hubby in so much pain and can hardly walk bc of tight psoas, would he still be advised to do these exercises?

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  Год назад

      Hey Kristi! Hope hes OK! Unfortunately I cant really offer up any specific advice over the internet as I cant assess him for myself.

  • @tanyachmilar2975
    @tanyachmilar2975 Год назад +5

    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.

  • @EdwardLindon
    @EdwardLindon Год назад +1

    A clip-on mic would make this video impeccable.

  • @-The-Golden-God-
    @-The-Golden-God- Год назад +3

    I've always been told not to bend your spine over rollers. It puts too much pressure on the spine. You should keep yourself propped up and the spine in a neutral position.

    • @YourWellnessNerd
      @YourWellnessNerd  10 месяцев назад

      Clinically there’s nothing inherently wrong with it as the spine is robust and not fragile. I put a video out recently discussing this very idea!

  • @cherylannebarillartist7453
    @cherylannebarillartist7453 Год назад

    A microphone will improve your following, I think.
    I know, I could use cc BUT I’d rather connect with what I can hear vs what I can read.
    Thank you.