Psoas hip flexor stretch to decrease back pain and the effects of sitting

Most people stretch their hip flexors in a lunge-style position, but the problem with that approach is that the hip flexors are CONTRACTING while you're trying to lengthen them, and it doesn't result in a long-term lengthening of the tight tissues. This hip flexor stretch allows the hip flexors to stay completely realized as we lengthen them. Please note: This stretch doesn't have to "feel like a stretch" in order to be effective, so don't worry if you don't feel a stretch on the front of your hip (of the leg that's up on the table/bed).

The psoas is an interesting muscle and is very "reactive" to what's going on in the low back. It's very rare that a case of low back pain does not result in "protective guarding" of the surrounding muscles, including the psoas which essentially sits in the frontside of the low back. For that reason, this stretch is part of the home program for most of our patients with back pain (along with a self-release with a 4" ball: )

And even if you're not dealing with back pain, if you have to sit at a desk for work each day, this type of stretch can be beneficial for reversing some of the tightnesses that tend to develop and cause various problems over time.

If you're in the Austin area and dealing with back pain or hip pain, you can call or text us at (512) 693-8849. We also offer free in-person consultations called "Discovery Sessions." They are designed to figure out the primary causes of your pain/injury, create a plan for fixing it, and introduce you to our practice to make sure we’re a good fit for your needs.

These free consultations are perfect for anyone dealing with pain, stiffness, or limitations who would like to know what’s causing the problem and whether or not physical therapy can help. For obvious reasons we can only offer a small number of these free consultations each week so if you’re in pain in Austin, TX and would like to get rid of it, click below to apply for your Discovery Session as soon as possible.


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