Inhibited Glutes, Pelvic Instability and Chronic Pain

[@ElishaCeleste]

Did you know that glute inhibition can cause head to toe pain? Everything from plantar fasciitis to knee pain, hip pain, low back and mid back pain, shoulder pain and even things like tension headaches, digestive issues and incontinence. The glutes work WITH the other deep core muscles, like the lower abdominals, to stabilize the pelvis. In a lot of people, the glutes AND the lower abdominals can become inhibited, leading to chronic pain that's challenging to solve for good until you get to these root issues. Do you think you have glutes not firing? If so - for which of the 3 reasons?

[@mariec3756]

Could c-section cause this?

[@ElishaCeleste]

@@mariec3756 - yes it could. Any kind of abdominal surgery can inhibit the core muscles for a variety of reasons.

[@ccook3659]

I couldn't find any info on this course...???

[@annettedonaldson268]

Watched this last night. I have been in so much pain the past two years after my fourth boy. I now realize with my diagnosis of hyper mobile EDS & a plethora of sports injuries and babies, I have many inhibited muscles and a weak pelvic floor. My glutes clenched to carry the babies and my Educator stress 😵‍💫As I rewatch this I am in the floor with block.. oh my the fascia 🥴 My brain has had to do to much.

[@nikkipage9132]

My neurosurgeon says my butt muscles are atrophied. I don't want surgeries. My L4 collapsed. My hip is making me limp. Going to follow this.❤❤

[@sheilasmith1109]

YOU are One of The BEST Speakers and Teachers that I have EVER heard! You are such a BLESSING TO HUMANITY!

[@CC-gb4ym]

The issue of injured tailbone and glutes not working is one I never considered so I appreciate the fact that you raised this.

[@ernstlang1746]

I have rewatched this video about 10 times This is so gold! So precious I guess most are not aware of this Thank you

[@tomaspagan1281]

I love your deep understanding of the human body. You’ve clearly explained why yoga and bodywork have not fixed my hip disparity/instability, weakness in gluteus Maximus, weakness in lower abdominals as well as inner thighs. Thank you! It’s 2023 and I’d like to take your next course.

[@sheilasmith1109]

Me too!!!

[@elleobi]

I can remember a tailbone injury from a seesaw when i was a kid. Cant wait to twll my sisters its the reason im the only one of us without a nice round butt! 😅 on a serious note, Im very grateful for this info. Several things tou said rang a bell and now I feel that have a syarting place to address some long-standing un ease in my body. Thank you thank you

[@ST-rj8iu]

My glute did this on the right side due to #2. I did clamshells, side lying leg abduction, standing glute kickbacks, and glute bridges. It finally fixed it.

[@wldflwr143]

i unfortunately discovered your incredibly helpful content a lil too late, and i'm just curious if you'll ever have an offering to join the solving pelvic instability course to at least simply watch the videos? this information is finally helping me understand my body when i'd very nearly given up hope. thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience!

[@jacquelynkingery7419]

I’m in the same boat. I feel like this information is going to be life changing. I never knew about any of this. But it all makes so much sense

[@ernstlang1746]

We need to convince her

[@tonjamaya8022]

Yes, it would be nice and helpful if the course was still available. Please bring it back or make a video for us. 🙏🏻

[@augustusbetucius2931]

Dang, I wish I'd found this when that was available. Bummer.

[@natashahowie245]

Me too. I would love to learn how to activate gluten. This video made complete sende

[@healthfacil7850]

Do you still have your SPI program available? I don’t see it on your website.

[@nantiablack]

Hi, how to find the course for pelvic instability?

[@mazinga5159]

All make sens , one of the best explanation in yt,

[@altonlg24]

@14:10 a chiropractor found that I had grip strength symptoms and issues with resisting him pushing down on my leg with my upper body raising. Both of these symptoms went away through his work (im not for sure if that is still the case), but worse symptoms started happening afterwards. During that time though my wife left me, I fasted from everything except for water for 40 days and nights, and was very sedatary.

[@aprilhansen8097]

I know my glutes aren't firing. It has created hip, sacroiliac, knee and foot pain. Oh my goodness, I have had several bad falls onto my tailbone (I used to love roller skating). This is going to be wonderful!

[@deenarocco8908]

Thank you! Important stuff!

[@satisira7498]

Hi Elisa I watched your videos I have chronic pain pelvic instability please can you tell me how to follow your training exercises you mention in your training 🙏♥️

[@lustigkurz5667]

Thank you so so much! ♥️ Sharing this knowledge for free, I cant believe it For real. Best wishes! ♥️

[@jamiesouza]

OMG...I'm totally walking with my big toes flexed up!! I'm so sick of being in head to toe pain. It ALL started with a bladder infection and that pain didn't go away for 1 1/2 years and then I started getting low back pain! Can you believe it! A bladder infection took me down! That was like 8 years ago and I'm still trying to heal 100%..!!!

[@laradar3370]

Please tell me how to take this course (Pelvic Instability). I cannot seem to find the link. Thank you!

[@c.r.fulton4119]

Thank you for a great video! I tried to find this course, but can't. Is it still available?

[@mariec3756]

I walk the way you described but I also stand on the sides of my feet when standing still. It just feels more comfortable...

[@ElishaCeleste]

Hi Marie - standing like that probably feels more comfortable because you're able to rely on your outer hips for stability, rather than your inner core. Unfortunately, it also can make the inhibitions worse (to stand like that). AND - all of this is solvable. You can retrain your body to walk and stand optimally again 😊

[@GemPire55]

Good stuff!!

[@vazqueznayely8643]

Yes! I walk with my toes up

[@michaelaucello3995]

Hi with your experience of working with fascia how often can fascia be worked on? After working with the fascia is there some time that is necessary to rest the fascia like it's good to rest certain muscles after training to allow the healing process too occur? Or due to the soft tissue like the abdominal muscles can it be worked every day?

[@denika369]

I'm wondering the same thing...

[@shaz_66]

Hi Elisha, when will the SPI Course be open again? I really need it!

[@ElishaCeleste]

Hi Shannon! I will be opening an online Academy (membership) in April, which will be the new home of SPI. In addition to the membership content, you'll get access to the entire SPI course and some foundational content on healing, resolving pain and regenerating yourself body and soul. I've been taking a break from KZbin to create the Academy, so the best way to stay up to date is my email community. Are you subscribed? There will be a founding member special. Most of my KZbin videos have a link to subscribe.

[@altonlg24]

Oh wow @4:51 I've carved into many a shoe/boot with my big toenail

[@zc4258]

Do you have this course available even if there's no facebook group? I, as many others, are interested in purchasing the videos.

[@sauniesparks1564]

Is the SPI course still available? it's 2024..... and I just love the way you teach !!

[@heleng3273]

Hi Elisha, would you do an online consultation regarding pelvic floor pain? Thanks!

[@ElishaCeleste]

Yes, I offer online consultations and have had some experience working with pelvic floor pain. Please email [e-mail]. I'll have a new website up soon where you can schedule, but it's not live yet.

[@heleng3273]

@@ElishaCeleste thank you!!!

[@marcimeisje]

I’ve learned so much from watching a dozen or so of your videos!!! I’m in absolute agony for the last several months. Today has almost done me in and I still haven’t slept. I’m so desperate for help. Where are you located can I get an appointment with you somehow?

[@eastcoast2444]

When I do clamshells my right hip/groin starts to hurt about 3-4 hours? I want to push through and keep doing clamshells but I’m always worried it will make it worse. Any thoughts?

[@ElishaCeleste]

If you're trying to activate your gluteus medius when it's inhibited, other muscles will take over - like your quad hip flexors and high adductors (groin area). This is just a best guess based on what you shared. If you do have glutes that are inhibited, the LAST thing you want to do is try to strengthen them. Inhibited means unable to contract. You want uninhibited muscles, which means finding the reason they've become inhibited and taking care of it. The video breaks down the different reasons glutes stop firing 😊

[@MS-bs8dd]

#1. Flat butt definitely not my issue, tho not nearly as toned as JLo’s, lol. Fell on my tailbone, probably like a lot of people. So I’ll continue using a tennis ball to release the scar tissue. Good reminder. Seeing an xray at a chiro office was the real eye-opener. The coccyx looked abnormally pushed forward. As long as I regularly release my adductors I can stay pretty balanced and keep strengthening the glutes.

[@ElishaCeleste]

Ha! Glad you don't have the flat booty issue. Also glad that adductor release is helping you!

[@Kittensforchrist]

How are u releasing adductors & using tennis ball... I have same TB as you... Really helpful, thnx

[@maureentodd6435]

My glutes are not firing. I have arthritis in my left big toe, very painful to roll off of it. I also ruptured the Achilles tendon in the same leg and spent 8 months in a wheelchair with multiple operations due to infection. That was 10 years ago but I am having hip problems now. I have been told by a PT that my glutes are not engaging and that I should walk more. I have walked a lot and ended up with hip problems. Now I feel unsteady and weak.

[@melissapereira6957]

i only have one glute that does fire properly, does anyone else is like that ? what are the most probable causes ?

[@CC-bw2rp]

Can you show were al the mussels are in rhe body were you are talking about? So we can follow what you are saying. And show us how we must do the exercises

[@lauradylla9110]

This is me and my problem. Omg. I fell on my butt in 1972. I have chronic pain in the last 10 years. Do you hav3 any people doing this in San Antonio Texas?

[@sanetnawrattel1427]

After an operation and nerve damaged I had atrophy of my glutes

[@emperez13]

how do i receive the self diagnostics

[@ElishaCeleste]

I'm not sure what you're referring to ?

[@spudanky]

@@ElishaCeleste 14:41 “step by step self diagnostic program” I think that’s what poster was referring to.

[@haleygarner4667]

I just can’t express how grateful I am for finding you and the journey you’ve been on for solving your own pain and teaching us! I think I’ve finally figure out my pelvis is tilted up and and back on the left side. I’ve had so many injuries to that area since I was little and growing up so it’s just all tight in there. I’m relatively flexible in the legs still somehow. What areas do you suggest for releasing my pelvis? I want to take your class but will have to wait until next time bc we can’t afford to rn. I look forward to it though! And I’m going to keep exploring on my own bc I’m determined to figure this out! Thanks again elisha!!

[@ElishaCeleste]

Aww, yay, I'm so glad you're figuring yourself out and find my videos helpful. Unfortunately I can't tell you what areas to release, because it's so individual. That's what the course teaches in depth. The best I can do here is suggest that you explore your lower body fascia (legs) to find the densest areas of fascia, and release those more. The goal is to find the imbalances and then restore balance to the pelvis. I'm rooting for you! Your determination will see you through to freedom! 💛

[@glynrowson]

will weak gluts cause hypertonic pelvic floor muscles please please reply thank you so

[@waxman09]

If I had fallen on the side of the thigh/glutes and not on tailbone a year ago, can this still be a trigger?

[@ElishaCeleste]

Yes, definitely (I've lived through that myself)

[@jaeg6623]

Does insurance cover this program?

[@ElishaCeleste]

No, I'm not able to take insurance

[@zhucks]

🙏❤

[@dillpikul]

Looking for your class….

[@sauniesparks1564]

Could Pelvic Instability happen due to pregnancy (on a smaller framed person)

[@sirenagarrido3836]

I wish I could pay your class but I live with a fixed income and unable to pay so much money at once I can pay in installment monthly but not at once

[@akolley1]

I have a very tight pelvic floor, specifically the muscle that wraps around the sphincters, I get urethral burning all the time. I have trained in the past, quite intensely never being able to develop glutes (pancake). My pelvic floor muscles take over. I have seen a Pelvic floor therapist for quite some while, all the things we do are not very lasting, only a couple of hours, including self care at home. I do think my flat glutes are the source of the dysfunction. How do I go about building those and relaxing the pelvic floor? Have been in pain for many years, so frustrated. Thanks

[@ElishaCeleste]

Did you watch the video? It definitely sounds like you're dealing with glutes that won't fire. In order to reverse this, you have to figure out WHY the glutes stopped firing. This points to a root cause, or several root causes, that can be addressed. It's definitely possible that extremely tight/dense pelvic floor and lower abdominal tissue can inhibit the glutes - this falls into category #2, where the antagonist muscles won't allow the glutes to fire. This can happen due to things like abdominal surgeries, giving birth, sexual trauma, childhood trauma that impacts the vagus nerve and gut brain axis, causing density/adhesions in the lower abdomen.

[@akolley1]

@@ElishaCeleste Yes I did watch, thank-you. I have had massage therapists check to see if they are firing, they say yes, but I completely disagree. I have fallen, had 2 c-sections, hysterectomy.... I have been doing scar tissue/fascia work with a grastin instrument. It did def help, then it stopped. I do ball/foam rolling. When I sit for a while, I try to sit on a physio ball. All these things feel like bandaids. My TRL and adducters(the ones that pull the legs together) are always super tight and hurt badly.Would your course address this? I need practical tools, so tired of spending money on seeing people all the time. Do you do one on one virtual?

[@ElishaCeleste]

@@akolley1 Yes, the course addresses all of this really holistically. Whether you join SPI or not, just know this is a 100% solvable issue. I truly believe that. And, it can be complex because it involves interconnected systems of the body that ALL have to be addressed together. Above all, I recommend trusting your gut above what anyone else tells you (myself included). I wouldn't use a grastin tool for my abdomen, mostly because they don't get deep enough and only address the superficial fascia. The dense knots in the abdomen tend to be pretty deep, so it's better to use something like a softball or your own hands. And yes - I do offer one on one virtual consultations. For details about that, please email [e-mail]

[@akolley1]

@@ElishaCeleste Joined the course.

[@ElishaCeleste]

@@akolley1 yay! Welcome! So looking forward to starting with you next week. Hopefully I'll see you on the Zoom calls. I love talking to people live, and I can help that way SO MUCH better than here on KZbin.

[@sheilasmith1109]

IF YOUR BUTT IS FLAT, IS THE GLUTEUS MAXIMUS IN POOR SHAPE???😮😮

[@mistymcdaniel5682]

My glutes don’t fire

[@spudanky]

Tbh my glutes could consistently win at a western showdown. Butt great video nonetheless 👍

[@ElishaCeleste]

🙉 🙃