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Soften the psoas with thoracic mobilizations

Recently a new client came to me with a complicated pain pattern: right hip, low back, and SI joint. Several months ago she had an ovarian cyst burst; she was in the Emergency Room for over 12 hours with 10+ pain. She was convinced she was dying – even gave all her passwords to her …

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Working with the superior psoas

I recently has a session with a highly skilled and deeply intuitive osteopath. I loved all her work…..except her technique to work with the superior portion of my right psoas major. Her strategy was to approach it from above and press very hard. I tensed, my breath constricted and I felt scared. How much easier …

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What does the psoas have to do with upper back and neck pain?!

“You never know how the iliopsoas will declare itself!” True words spoken to me by a brilliant osteopath. This is a twisty tale about a runner and neck/upper back pain.  Want to become the “GO-TO” massage therapist for SI joint pain? Learn 5 common pelvic misalignment that affect the SI joint Click to download 5 …

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New Book – The Core of the Matter: Releasing the Iliopsoas and Quadratus Lumborum

My new book, The Core of the Matter: Releasing the Iliopsoas and Quadratus Lumborum is almost here.This book gives you the tools and strategies to restore power, ease, and fluidity to the low back and pelvis. When these muscles becomes unable to perform their stabilizing duties due to injuries, poor posture, extended stints of sitting, or stress, …

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