Is there an exercise for the psoas muscle? Mine is too tight. not sure how to stretch it?
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While standing, place your right leg in front of you and your left foot directly behind you as far as you can comfortably stretch it.  Shift your lower body forward, while simultaneously pushing your upper body backwards with your arms.  Do the exact opposite to achieve a stretch of the right Psoas portion of your front upper thigh area.  Hold each stretch for a minimum of 30 seconds.  Any less than 15 seconds and the muscle will not conform to the new increase in length.  Do 3 reps, 3-6 times a day.  Any pain you feel with this exercise should only be a local stretching sensation to the Psoas area of the upper thigh, without aggravating your condition.
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Hey why don't u ask one of the trainers? They helped me when i didn't know how to do sit ups.\n\nI used 1 of those exercise balls u can rest ur back on it while u do them but yeah definitley go ask ur trainer thats what there there 4!
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EXERCISE!! Don't let your muscles get stiff. Try a aqua-aerobics class. Ask about it at your local Y.M.C.A.
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Next time you try, close your eyes and take some long deep breaths and do a little self-examination to see if you can figure out the source of the problem.  Are you having trouble because your muscles are too tight?  That can be fixed with a little time and patience.  Or are you having problems with stiff and painful joints?  That will be a little more difficult, it may indicate arthritis or some other ailment that needs a doctor's care.\n\nIf it is just tight muscles, try a little beginner's yoga or some runner's stretching exercises.  In particular, focus on stretching and lenghtening calves, quads and hamstrings.  Failure to stretch these muscles to keep them supple can cause all kinds of posture and walking stride problems, with lower back, hip and foot and ankle joint weakness and injury as a result.
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I guess you're just a not-even-one-minute-man. I think you should just practice. Like, try to hold it in.
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Ok, I have a really good exercise. It is sort of confusing, but hopefully you will understand! By a wall, lean against it and pretend like you are sitting in a chair. Stay in this position for about two minutes, and do it every day. It builds up leg muscle.
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Try stretching before and after your workout if you arent already.  Sometimes when i first start working out again i have problems with that but after i get into a routine it stops happening.  Just keep trying.
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Hi, have you heard of the foam roller? Its a pilates prop that can help with IT band tightness. Its very painful to do but works wonders. You can buy it at a good sports store, or a pilates studio can help you learn how to use it.
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you should stretch before AND after any intense work out to sooth the muscles...if you over do again it try an ice bath
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hi, u must be siiting too long, do some stretching...
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Good one to do is with a partner. Sit down and stretch your legs as far apart as you can. Your friend puts his feet by your ankles and pushes your legs further apart. Keep your torso upright. Communication is vital, it's going to be uncomfortable but avoid sharp pain, a gentle ache is ok. Once you're uncomfortable enough (heh) grab a hold of his hands, and he will lean backwards as you stretch forward. Good hamstring flexibility isn't worth much if your abdomen isn't flexible too. Hold it for about 10 seconds, then get your own back and do it him! \n\nHope I've explain it well enough for you, if it causes you real pain don't do it.
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Stretch!  Be careful not to 'bounce' in your stretches, just hold them.  This helped me immensely.
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Use a lot of lube and have him go in VERY slowly so you have time to stretch. You can stretch a lot, but it takes a little time.
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Awww you poor thing\n\nhas anyone suggested physiotherapy to you?\nIts the most effective way of easing the pain but it's not the answer.\n\nAnti-inflammitorys don't work i know cos ive tried them all-- what about accupuncture-- it's been tried and tested and proved to work\n\nOther than change of lifestyle swimming is very good for the muscles\ni cant think of anything else sorry if this doesn't help
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First tell yourself that the aches will get better the more you exercise as long as you are doing it properly.\nHeating pads and cool packs do good.\nhomemade cool pack:\n1 part water\n3 parts rubbing alcohol (higher % if you can find it)\nPut in ziplock baggie and freeze....it will not be solid, more like gel\nplus it is reusable and cheaper.\n\nEpsom Salt Baths do great to.\nOr talk to your Dr if you have the money and get a tens unit....you would be amazed how that helps.\n\nJust stretch it out before and after exersizing  to keep from getting stiff. Much luck to you!
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you should try to stay off of it as much as possible, keep ice on it and keep it elevated.  you can do small exercises to keep the muscles up.
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Try adjusting your seat height.  Sometimes just an inch difference can ease tension/strain on your arm and hand.  \n\nSet an alarm in your computer or other device at regular times, perhaps once an hour or every half hour, to do small stretching exercises for your hand and arm.  \n\n--Hold your right arm straight out, palm up.  Keeping the right arm straight, use your left hand to slowly bend back the fingers of your right hand.  Do the other side.\n\n--Make fists and rotate your hands in both directions.  \n\n--Shake your hands out.  \n\n--Pull your right arm across your body with you left arm.  Do the other side.\n\n--Get up and bend over and just hang, letting your shoulders relax.