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.

@strangerthings88

Жыл бұрын

You can’t directly access the psoas with a foam roller it’s a very DEEP muscle, but good info nonetheless

@hugogarcia2574

Жыл бұрын

​@@strangerthings88 He was talking about stretching with this method.... Just need stretch to feel it. Good luck!

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!

It's amazing that orthopedic specialists never talk about this at all. Too much cutting. Not enough stretching. Thanks Dr. BERG!

@klharndt

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@MsTheShit101

4 жыл бұрын

Ann Marie Schrage-Glaviano Cut and poison doctors fucked my knee up for life

@ludwigvonn9889

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@adriangpuiu

4 жыл бұрын

@@klharndt cut it and youll walk in circles :)).. men do it anyways

@liliro34

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@peterlaemmli2499

6 жыл бұрын

Calvin

@gardensofthegods

6 жыл бұрын

yes makes you feel good to know he's not a BIG Pharma Dr

@MalminOG

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@baikalc.4260

6 жыл бұрын

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?

@DarkMoonDroid

4 жыл бұрын

@Calvin Stover ...yes, and then accusing you of drug seeking because the pain keeps coming back and they're not giving you any alternatives...

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.

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.

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.

@ts4686

2 жыл бұрын

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?

@thatinternetdude1392

2 жыл бұрын

@@ts4686 Try running a softball over the Psoas. (literally a woman's softball or something similar sized with minimal give.)

@ts4686

2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@thatinternetdude1392

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ts4686

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatinternetdude1392 OK thank you, I'll try look for a ball :)

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

@chaosdweller

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm..... not just me interesting.

@skwerl81

Жыл бұрын

Me three! Lol

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!

@robynslipsager7092

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@MimMim-hs2rs

7 жыл бұрын

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.

@chenoabryan8458

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@gillesgervais1264

6 жыл бұрын

Janaline D. J)

@1dayfree

3 жыл бұрын

They don't want us to heal. That simple. The whole system is evil and we must break free of it.

The increase in strength was amazing! So simple to do. Thank you!

Psoas I was saying..

@LanzaLover2

6 жыл бұрын

Lol!

@ladyhawkke7002

6 жыл бұрын

Rob Morrell Thank yoo

@ladyhawkke7002

6 жыл бұрын

Rob Morrell *you

@peterstafford1160

6 жыл бұрын

hahaha..

@jerrylisby5376

6 жыл бұрын

Ladyhawkke Thank ewe.

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 ❤️

Another perfect call! I did this on myself during your video and it worked beautifully! Thanks so MUCH

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! 🙌

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.

@BGCDOG

Жыл бұрын

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..

@chaosdweller

Жыл бұрын

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.

So helpful! Immediately reduced my lower back and butt pain

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. 😁

@Drberg

2 жыл бұрын

That's great!

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

Showed this video to my physical therapist who used it help my psoas tightness. Worked right away.

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!

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 thanks for this enlightening video

Thanks Dr Berg,, immensely. I struggled with a weak soas and excruciating pain. These streches and strengthening does seem to have helped !!

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!

great explanations and love the soft spoken voice and clear details! many thanks

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

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.

@EricBergHRV

7 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@Mocatan2000

7 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@LREVS

7 жыл бұрын

I agree with the comments directly above. How clearly you explain everything!! It makes perfect sense.

@janiejuliettelowry5006

6 жыл бұрын

I agree! Knowledge is king!

@jerryroberson536

6 жыл бұрын

indeed

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!!!

Clear, concise and great advice to follow 👍

Thanks so much for all of the great content on your KZread channel! This video was very helpful!

that's just amazing! So glad I found your channel Dr. Berg

Finally a genuine person sharing knowledge .

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.

@rachkate76

7 жыл бұрын

ConstructiveMinds100 Best comment ever.

@l_g9119

7 жыл бұрын

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

@nickbarie2787

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@mooseydeucy

5 жыл бұрын

your rant ads nothing positive to what the video taught.

@sumanstudies8620

5 жыл бұрын

well said

I love it! Simple and highly effective.

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.💐

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

Dr Berg very beneficial video and skillful way of demonstration for psoas release and strengthening Thanks

Very informative and clear explanations thanks for sharing the knowlage!

Thanks, I will put this into my routine with my customers. May you continue to flourish and prosper!

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!

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

Thank you. I needed this!

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.

Amazing! Just done the stretch after weeks of stiffness on one side! Thank you 👋 x

Thank you so much for the excercises. It is so helpful!! you are a heaven sent.

That looked like it felt good! Can’t wait for class on Monday!

Excellent explanation, thank you for sharing!

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

Lovely video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge :)

Thanks Dr. Berg.When someone shares key info like this I rest assured of their ( YOUR ) integrity.Its what the world needs now!!

Thank you Dr. Berg. I found you’re short video on psoas very informative. I would like to hear insertion and origin at beginning of video when talking about muscle would be helpful.

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.

@John-ek5bq

3 жыл бұрын

Yoga is a religion

@memelc5655

3 жыл бұрын

What’s cobra 🐍 pose

@hamster2880

3 жыл бұрын

@@John-ek5bq it’s a science

@stephengosselin

3 жыл бұрын

Stretching does not build strength, in fact it does the opposite. That is mentioned in this video as well.

@DharmaScienceRadio

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about Locust Pose! Such a beast.

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.

@moony77

Жыл бұрын

Can you please explain how this effects the knees? I have severe pain in my right knee. Thank you!

You are brilliant! Thank you so much. for making this video and sharing it with us

Great vid! Easy to understand and easy fixes. Thank you!

I love this very informative and yet easy to understand thank you so much for sharing.

Thank you for these crystal clear information! Bringing awareness to physical troubles is enormously valuable for me.

Excellent video.

Very nicely explained.

You are a service to humanity. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such an easy to understand way.

Doc this video was so informational thank you so much for making it!

This was incredibly enlightening. Thank you!

Thank you Dr. Berg. this has helped me alot!

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.

@soniahanshaw5891

Жыл бұрын

Thanks😊😊😊😊😊

@soniahanshaw5891

Жыл бұрын

Will tell others

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!

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!

Thank you Dr. Berg.

This is an awesome video! My husband suffers with hip pain and stiffness. This will help him. Thank you Dr. Berg.

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.

Awesome! Just applied this into my own weak psoas, wowzers!!!! Thank you!!!!

what a great video! Thanks Dr. Eric!

@Drberg

10 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Life. Saver! This works so well...

Great video!! Helped me a lot!

very nice,it started relieving my pain on first attempt

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!!!

@leeclements3367

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't it a weak left leg originally. Did he change the weak psoas to the right leg deliberately!!!!! Aaarrggh...help!!

@DilipkumarJadhav

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ahmadfaisal6267

2 жыл бұрын

@@leeclements3367 you are correct! I thought the same thing 🥴

i am SO happy i found this in Aug. 2019!!! exactly what i need at this moment for my low back and sciatica pain. this is invaluable info. THANK YOU Dr. BERG!!!!

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!

Dr Berg is on the money. This worked like instantly!! Ill be using this method thanks dr Berg!!!

Love this for my massage clients.

Thank you dr. God bless.

Thanks for this Dr

Great tutorial!!

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!!

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.

This was really informative. I learned how to evaluate the tightness of Psoas.

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

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!

@gharelunushke4644

4 жыл бұрын

Were you able to walk ???

@normaalvarado2880

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@bodeebyefitness5569

Жыл бұрын

@@normaalvarado2880 i need that

Fantastic!! How often should this be performed? And what other exercises can be done to reinforce the psoas muscles? Thank you in advance

Love the diagram and clear explanation

Fantastic. Will help tremendously.

"Jre podcast with David Goggins" brought me here.

@runguy2611

4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Jemmartin

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@jenniferschell1474

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@1stPersonStateConsciousness

4 жыл бұрын

My PSOAS is tight rn and I just wish I could switch off gravity for like 5 minutes

@Virsidus

4 жыл бұрын

Which one of the podcasts?

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:)

This is really helpful, thank you!

fascinating stuff about an unheard of muscle. You rock.

Thanks Dr Berg Can one do that activating massage on oneself or does it need extra help?