Our massage balls are perfect for helping you achieve a psoas release. Click on the video above to watch as Nikki explains the importance of releasing your psoas and how to use the massage balls to get there!
Using the harder density lacrosse-style ball or the medium density spiky ball, we are going to release your psoas.
The psoas is deep inside of your body in front of the spine and we will be working this area between your pubic bone, your belly button and your hip crest, forming a small triangle.
Instructions:
- Choose the ball according to your level of sensitivity, body size and/or weight.
- Make sure it is not too uncomfortable or painful or your body will push away and not allow the muscles to relax.
- Lie on the ball, allowing it to sink into that region.
- Move the ball slowly around that area looking for hot spots or trigger points.
- Then hold pressure on the trigger point, breathe deeply, relax and hold that position while you wait for it to dissipate or let go.
- The sensation may increase before it decreases and/or radiate to other parts of the body.
- The psoas release can feel sharp or even uncomfortable and you may even feel a heat sensation.
- This can take from 3-10 minutes so take your time, move slowly and breathe deeply.
