03/14/2025
How many of you experience chronic hip pain/tightness? Ummm table for one, please! I know I do! In our body, we have an important muscle called the PSOAS. (Ironically pronounced “ ‘so ass” 🤪)It is a long, ribbon shaped muscle in your lumbar spine- aka a hip flexor. This muscle is important for hip movement and stability, and along with your diaphragm, the primary muscle for breathing, it attaches to the lumbar spine. Part of what? You guessed it- your core and pelvic floor, and when she Is tight and angry, a signal is sent to our nervous system prompting a chronic state of fight or flight. Can this spike cortisol? You betcha!
What’s more, this “muscle of the soul” is where we tend to store unresolved emotional issues here. Ever notice how when life is stressful, low back pain creeps in? Check your psoas. There are lots of resources out there to guide you through simple release exercises to open root, sacral, and solar plexus chakras–which are, more or less, involved with qualities of safety and emotion.
More scientifically, when we approach or enter menopause, our estrogen levels start to drop, leading to a decrease in skeletal muscle stem cells. Less scientifically, you feel pain, stiffness, even impaired movement.
What helps?
💪🏻 Exercise: Regular physical activity, including strength training, can help maintain muscle mass and strength.
🥗 Healthy Diet: A balanced diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, and protein is important for bone and muscle health.
📊 Manage Weight: Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce stress on joints and muscles.
🧘♀️ Somatic release/meditation can help clear those chakras and open that trap for stored trauma in the lumbar spine.
To wrap up this week, I encourage you to take a moment to explore this key release- you may find relief for your ‘so ass! Drop a comment below if you notice a difference!
Be well, my loves. I’m so happy you’re here.
Happy Friday!
❤️💪🏻☮️
Sara
