Body Intelligence – Finding ease for the lower back, 6: the back and the psoas muscle
by josefine | Jun 6, 2025
In this Micro Pause we explore the relationship between the lower back and the iliopsoas muscle. The iliopsoas muscle is the main muscle that connects the upper and the lower body. Its a long muscle, and its located deep within the body. It goes from the lower back all the way to the thigh bone, or bones, because you do of course have to iliopsoas muscles, one on each side. If it is tense it may pull on the lower back, creating a sense of compression. For every step you take the psoas muscles are trained! Every time you walk you will both stretch and engage the iliopsoas muscles, simply by letting them do what they are designed to do. The more time you spend sitting down, the shorter, weaker and more tense they will become.
Easy desk stretch
A Micro Pause to bring som aliveness into the tissue of the torso. We make three easy stretches, with instruction to direct your awareness to where you can get a fuller experience of the exercise.
Down dog side stretch
A Micro Pause to really open up the sides of your body and your armpits. We make the yoga position Adho Mukha Svanasana with the chair for support.
Faster spinal waves
A Micro Pause about the spine. Increase spinal mobility and help stimulate the entire spinal cord. We make spinal waves with full awareness on the inside of the body.
