08/22/2026
Are your “TIGHT HIP FLEXORS” aka the psoas muscles contributing to BACK PAIN?
Been trying to stretch them in the traditional tall kneeling lunge stretch or leg hanging off the bed…but making no consistent gains?
Then try another approach.
The PSOAS (iliacus+psoas) and the DIAPHRAGM are connected thru fascia! And the psoas a vertical muscle group attaches directly to the entire lumbar spine, but the Diaphragm ALSO attaches directly to the lumbar spine.
So it would make sense to treat them together!
That’s were Low Pressure Fitness aka HYPOPRESSIVES methodology comes in:
LPF is a myofascial and pressure redirecting progressive Core and full body approach! Using isometric tensile muscle activation with alignment, and breathing strategies, it is a way to target the deep core muscles (think Transversus Abdominus TA and Pelvic Floor PF).
So instead of just targeting a stretch of the Psoas, irritating the front hip capsule/ small region in the front groin…mobilize and strengthen the entire muscle group from top (Diaphragm) to bottom insertion.
Why your psoas is tight?
🦵🏻 Could be psoas is trying to compensate for a weak cylindrical core?
🫁 Your diaphragm could be tight and stuck?
🧠 your brain is guarding and protecting? The psoas are linked to Fight-Flight ANS patterning
🪑 You sit so much with work-lifestyle, it truly shortens the muscle!
Get some help to figure it out and give LPF A TRY!
Hey LPF TRAINERS: what poses do you do to target the Psoas? COMMENT BELOW 👇🏻
I can think of 5 more I would do to HELP integrate Diaphragm-Psoas-Glutes beyond this reel!
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