#60 - Psoas Lunge Self Stretch and CRS with Leg Lift with Leg Lift

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Dr. Ezgur performing Psoas Lunge Self Stretch and CRS with Leg Lift with Leg Lift exersise

Purpose:

Relax hip flexors to decrease back & hip pain and increase hip range of motion.

Where to Feel it:

Front of thigh and groin area (psoas).

Description:

Kneel on one knee with the other knee directly over your ankle. Perform and hold a posterior pelvic tilt.

For Self Stretch:

  • Lean forward gently into the stretch.
  • Remember to always keep breathing!

For CRS:

  • Assume the stretch position described above. Inhale and hold your breath for several seconds while pressing the grounded knee forward. The floor resists any actual forward motion of the leg. Then exhale, relax the leg and allow the hip to stretch a bit further by leaning forward a bit more.
  • Remember to always keep breathing!

Reps:

3 for CRS (contract relax stretch). One rep for self-stretch version. holding for 20-60 seconds.

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