Two Reasons Why the Psoas Feels Tight

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Do you have a tight psoas muscle? This incredible hip flexor plays a major role in helping to stabilize both our spine and the front of the hip. It often gets a bad rap for being tight, but that tightness is often brought on by factors out of its control.
Imagine this. You’re standing at the edge of a deep lake trying to hold a kid back from falling into the water. But someone keeps shoving you toward the water. You have to tense up and tighten down to prevent yourself from falling in. Typical “king of the mountain” type response. You know that game you played as a kid? Well, this is what happens to the psoas. Stretching when it’s in this high tone state can often make it more stressed out or can cause issues in the front soft tissue structures of the hip. What the psoas really needs is balance, and to stop getting shoved from behind.
So, who is doing the shoving? Well, usually it’s those deep hip rotators. They grip and shove the hips forward right into that waiting psoas that has to contain the head of the femur.
If we go up the chain, the psoas is the primary vertical stabilizer for the lumbar spine. If your core system isn’t leaning in to help as much as it should, the psoas will have to pick up the slack for that as well, making it tighten down even further.
So, instead of stretching a tight psoas, I like to:
-Address core strength. Specifically, lateral abdominal strength. (The rectus doesn’t help much with this issue since it runs vertically as well.)
-Address deep hip rotator tightness and get the femur back in the socket.
Putting these together can really provide lasting relief for a tight psoas. Do you feel like you have one of these factors affecting your core or hips?
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  • @unm0vedm0ver
    @unm0vedm0ver Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Lots of really pertinent information I haven't seen in other explanations on issues with a tight psoas.

  • @RCnumber8
    @RCnumber8 Жыл бұрын

    This is so so helpful thank you 😊

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay!

  • @jasia8158
    @jasia8158 Жыл бұрын

    I just love your content. You help me work through patients in my head that I have been stumped by for weeks! Thank you! (I definitely plan on taking your courses someday)

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    yay!

  • @Dgehjeo
    @Dgehjeo2 жыл бұрын

    I learned so much thank you

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @kevinwharwood8750

    @kevinwharwood8750

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CoreExerciseSolutions I wish there had been some explanation as to the 'solution' to compliment the biomechanical 'problem.'

  • @anthm429
    @anthm4292 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the valuable information. Can you give a little more information on why concentric loading of the adductors is helpful?

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    6 ай бұрын

    Concentrically loading the adductors would be anything than pulls your knees together. So, thinking about squeezing a ball or pulling your body over for a side lunge or something harder like a Copenhagen side plank.

  • @laurenbeall5819
    @laurenbeall58192 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Could you provide examples that work the transverse abdominis without using the psoas? That’s my biggest issue, I feel all of the “core stability” excercies in my hip flexors

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can try this one! kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5WC1tuMlby2dto.html

  • @tendresexton4957
    @tendresexton4957 Жыл бұрын

    Humm thank u...mine are hurting bad after hamstring ball curls ...very hip forward movement as well as I have a poor core lol

  • @kirby7489
    @kirby748910 ай бұрын

    Interesting video. Detailed explanations of the recommended exercises would have been nice.

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    6 ай бұрын

    I have those in my courses! You can check them out here! www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces/

  • @dianagallagher9434
    @dianagallagher9434 Жыл бұрын

    Can you link videos for the exercises you described? Specifically the concentric loading of adductors and eccentric loading of hip rotators. Thanks!

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    Here is an option for concentric loading of adductors instagram.com/p/CZKh_j5P5I8/? For eccentric loading of hip rotators - I go into more depth in my programs - you can sample them here! www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pelvis-pro-miniseries-signup/

  • @tracywayte5739
    @tracywayte57392 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I definitely suffer due to the latter reason. What exercises are good to switch glutes off?x

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    2 жыл бұрын

    this exercise can be helpful for glute length :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/o36NuKOwmMyTlZs.html

  • @Moveplaylift
    @Moveplaylift2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure this is me (typical sway back) and the video is very helpful thanks. Although, I do not get "hip flexor" tightness but slight QL tightness and a weird "gripping" sensation of my inner hamstring/adductor region right down to my inner calf region... a feeling that's almost tonic, like it wants to cramp but doesn't quite go there. it's such an unusual feeling. I''m guessing the deep hip rotators and the surrounding muscles are trying to stop my hip socket from getting even further forward than it is - what do you think? For example, If I go into a half kneeling position it triggers the feeling immediately on the kneeling side. It takes a good 5mins of hinge like mobility movements to settle it down. So frustrating... I will try what you've suggested and see how it goes. Love your work!

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Let me know how it goes!

  • @rehobothacres4354
    @rehobothacres43542 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! My tightness is prenatal ligament laxity causing tight muscles and imbalances. Hormones are a crazy wonderful thing 😂

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad it was helpful!

  • @johnkim8772
    @johnkim87722 жыл бұрын

    Hi thank you for your video. I was wondering if you had any recommendations for the tvabdominal exercises for the right side. Ive been struggling with a tight psoas and quadratus for years and Ive tried one of your videos on deadbug following the form but afterwards my psoas/diaphragm feels so tight I get a tension headache.

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would check out this video and see how you feel. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppqMyrqHia7ViKw.html

  • @bradsmith3295
    @bradsmith3295 Жыл бұрын

    I've always suffered from lower back and hip pain. Never new why and gave up on doctors as they just prescribe garbage to mask, not fix the issue. Last month I purchased a Psoas release tool. The tool helped me release my psoas, diaphragm, and hip flexors within two weeks. No pain now whatsoever and my stress/anxiety is GONE. I can breathe fully and feel amazing. I wish they would have taught us about this muscle group in school. Good luck and tell your friends that suffer from lower back pain. Get them off meds and onto the road of recovery.

  • @jessicasanchez2997

    @jessicasanchez2997

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi, I am happy it helped you Where can I purchase this tool?

  • @blueguitarstudio3522
    @blueguitarstudio35226 ай бұрын

    Thank you! In the second example you mention sway back posture. Is this different than posterior pelvic tilt? I would have thought that people with anterior pelvic tilt would suffer more from tight hip flexors than someone in a posterior pelvic tilt? So would bridges not be good in case they push the hip forward? Thanks

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    6 ай бұрын

    Swayback posture usually has a bit of PPT. So, the different hip flexor muscles have a different action on the pelvis. The TFL pulls the pelvis into an APT. The psoas into a slight PPT because of the line of pull on the lower lumbar vertebrae. So, with a tight psoas you're more likely to see an increased curve around the T12-L1 junction and a decreased lower curve with a slight PPT. Bridges might or might not shove the femur forward. It depends on how their hip muscles are contracting. I go into all of this in detail in both the Pelvis Pro and PCES course. You can check them out here at my website. www.coreexercisesolutions.com/

  • @blueguitarstudio3522

    @blueguitarstudio3522

    6 ай бұрын

    @@CoreExerciseSolutions Thanks for the info! I will definitely check it out!

  • @connorremer9240
    @connorremer9240 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I have been suffering from what I believe are psoas spasms for approximately 3 months. Has anyone else dealt with something similar? If so how did you go about stopping the spasms? Thank you!

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh no! I would check in with a provider near you - You can check out this link for someone who has taken my courses. www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces-graduate-map/

  • @chrissyjoy08
    @chrissyjoy08 Жыл бұрын

    When you say the femur head / hips are too far forward, are you talking about anterior pelvic tilt?

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    No, I am talking about the femur head being too far forward in the socket.

  • @tank7162
    @tank71622 жыл бұрын

    Can the psoas cause lower abdominal discomfort slightly to the side?

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its possible - yes.

  • @leschzaljas2160
    @leschzaljas2160 Жыл бұрын

    i have varicocele and i also have pelvis and hip tightness. is it possible that they are all related?

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    Possibly, I'd go see an internal pelvic health specialist for an assessment.

  • @heavenisreal7058
    @heavenisreal7058 Жыл бұрын

    Can psoas tightness cause thigh pain?

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    Жыл бұрын

    It is possible yes.

  • @lw7654
    @lw76542 жыл бұрын

    Thx for these. What would you suggest if you have one hip/leg that has shortened from muscular tightness. I am trying to balance it out, but not working. Both hips are weak, one more so. Since doing exercises for the glutes and doing hip hinges , now my psoas and ql and erectors are spasming. Most prob due to my weaknesses. I like how you do the quadraped. I was tipping over on one side when doing these several weeks ago. I will try your suggestions to this exercise. The other thing is how do you go about lengthening a shortened hip flexor/leg due to muscular tightness? Just trying to balance things out.

  • @CoreExerciseSolutions

    @CoreExerciseSolutions

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you're starting to get to the bottom of things. I've got a webinar coming out soon with more information. So, you can stay tuned for that.

  • @lw7654

    @lw7654

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CoreExerciseSolutions thank you

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