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.
Spinal waves, lunge and wide legged seat
A Micro Pause where we use the spinal waves to wake up all the connections from the lower upwards, and down into the hip flexors and thighs. Waving with legs wide and waving in a supported lunge.
Wrists with hands on chair
A Micro Pause for your wrists. Builds strength and increases mobility in the wrists. May help prevent RSI. This exercise is done standing with your hands on your chair.
Wrists with arm to the side
A Micro Pause to strengthen your wrists and to help prevent RSI.
