Massage Tutorial: The PSOAS!! and the ILIACUS!! (The Iliopsoas...)

[@renaissanceman32]

you are making me look like a god in clinicals. clients and recruiters are floored. thanks for your amazing tutorials

[@RebelMassage]

Awesome!!

[@rebeccastephens6447]

@@RebelMassage where is your massage facility located.

[@chanceryder9736]

As a certified Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Therapist and advanced Sports Trainer your page is so valuable. Finding techniques that not only have I not seen in a specific way but also with such quality explanation is gold. Thanks much!

[@cookbookgirl]

Seriously, you're the best massage therapist I've ever seen.

[@RebelMassage]

Thank you!

[@op3439]

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[@thomasross4921]

Thank you for this video! I'm a massage therapist with 18 years experience but just a few hundred hours of education who has always steered clear of psoas work because I was afraid of it. Unlike everything else I learned in school, I wasn't able to feel the muscle and understand what I was doing. Plus, there are a lot of nerves and major vessels in the area that my teachers and the internet never seemed to address. While another video did a slightly better job of teaching me to find it, yours really helped me to feel more comfortable with the work by telling me what where and how things could go wrong and how to engage with it safely. No one else is putting that vital information in their videos even though rule number ONE is "don't break the client". I finally feel like I can play around in the area, thanks to you and the specific information you alone seem to be providing.

[@joanneevans3195]

I have watched this video a number of times and I pick up news things everytime I rewatch it, thankyou for making these.

[@agracefulu]

Hello Rebel massage I don’t know what to touch on first... I appreciate you touching on those muscle groups that I tend to stay away from but now I feel more confident and can’t wait to try this. And thanks for the shout out to the mothers and our amazing jobs as parents.

[@randyrobinson7441]

I love and appreciate your techniques! Some of the best I have ever seen. Thanks to you after 21 years I'm still learning more and better techniques for my clients. May The Force Be With You! Good day! Thank you!

[@LuisMorales-qk7tx]

amazing work! thanks for helping those of us who are dusting off our hands after years away from the table full time! I feel more and more conident with each of your videos

[@marilynnfreeman459]

Beautifully done! Wow! And was very impressed by your acknowledgement of the model’s well-earned stretch marks! Kudos to you!

[@MrsSheffield]

Your rate and rhythm at which you move is super ideal for a comfortable yet effective massage. I find a lot of Massage Therapists move too quickly with their hands and its very pokey or way too light…your pressure seems like it’s perfect!

[@athiinard]

you are amazing! thank you. i am a student and i watch these videos every morning while drinking coffee :) gotta know your stuff if you want to help people

[@creativecornerandcards4830]

I swear, I felt psoas relief as I watched this. I love using your techniques. My clinics are always a success and I attribute very specific techniques such as this, to you! Thank you!

[@beatricewhitcombe]

Spectacular video. Loving, compassionate, professional, and effective. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and kindness!

[@virginiadyson3492]

Loved seeing a person that is not a super model, would love to see you work on someone of different weight and size as well. Love your tutorials. Thank you.

[@octomet1]

LOVE this channel. Probably the BEST new massage channel out there! I have a request: Could you show illiopsoas and serratus massage on clients who are ticklish? I know these areas need to be worked, even if a client is ticklish and has to laugh through it, but there are NO professional videos ANYWHERE on the internet that demonstrate work on sensitive clients. And I'm not even talking about avoiding ticklishness necessarily (because I know sometimes that's impossible!) but it'd be great to see some professional videos of a therapist working through a client's laughter. I know it occurs because I've come across it many times in real life, but it's rarely rarely addressed on massage channels (If they do they just say "this area might be ticklish" but the videos never, ever demonstrate it on actual, ticklish clients.) Thank you in advance!

[@RebelMassage]

Thank you so much! I think making a video on how to work with ticklish clients is a great idea. I will plan on it in the future definitely. In the meantime, my rule of thumb about working in ticklish areas is to work slower, use a broader point of contact (like a palm instead of a pointy thumb or finger), and hold the area consistently as your clients becomes comfortable with receiving the work. Thanks for the suggestion. And your support!

[@heatherdavies8742]

Cris Lem I’ve used forearm work cautiously with tickalish clients quite sseccessfully doing similar methods above, but instead of the knee being raised i keep the leg flat and get them to cough to distinguish that I have the right muscle. Hope that helps.

[@hollytaylor5935]

I love and appreciate your work!!!!! God bless you and thank you!

[@bobbievalle3167]

Thanks!

[@corythackeray1527]

Thank you for being aware of our visual as you show us your work! :) It makes all the difference to actually see the manipulations! Its always nice to learn how other professionals approach issues. I just found you on KZbin and I’m hooked!! Thanks again! Cory LMT CES

[@sewmuchdufus]

Thank you so much for this! I wanted a refresher on the psoas and got bonus info!

[@yodchaiboonprakob4988]

Thank you for your demonstration. Magnificently!!!

[@jeniferpruim6646]

Fantastic. I am a massage therapist going thru rehab after an injury. I have a severely tight psoas and illiacus as a result of my hip contracting to protect an injured knee and the other hip overworking to take all the weight for 4 months. I have been teaching these moves to coworkers so they can help me. For the psoas, I love the sinking in while the client lifts the leg and then as they release sinking deeper. Really effective. I LOVE the working the illiacus by crossing the leg over and stabilizing the knee in the abdomen/hip area. Wow! Also incredibly effective. I have yet to try the next moves in video. I'm looking forward to it.

[@MariaTalm]

Absolutely love your videos,your voice is so soothing,I leaned about you in massage school❤

[@jenniferkelly8719]

Thank you! and to your client she looks amazing and thank you to her also. You are so generous with your content.

[@unpodisale4734]

I adore this woman and her massage techniques!

[@ladygodiva32man]

Hey hey! That was an awesome video. I was think the exact same thing you said about your model. I noticed her mommy strength marks and got so teary eyed and said out loud OH she's a mom! Yeah she needs this everyday! Women are the strongest creations period! I wasn't gonna comment about it out of respect for model because I don't know her journey but that was awesome. Thank you for helping me through the years in my massage career. Gosh I'm goin to miss massage seminars and hands on classes.

[@lunamorvran8202]

Thank you this technique is much better then the one I learned in school.

[@fazeelalaher6250]

So clearly expect signed n demonstrated Looks soo easy Thanks a million Your videos helped a lot of my clients

[@tikvahestrada4066]

Thank you for addressing the iliacus. Key for long term release

[@kathym6603]

Can't praise this video enough! 💖 Here's what Ai says about where the word "psoas" came from: The psoas muscle comes from the Ancient Greek word psóā, which literally translates to "muscles of the loins".🥰

[@helenkennedy4661]

This was so helpful! I have a client with deep pain in the asis and doctor's have not found anything structurally wrong and suggest massage. I will try some of these techniques as I was feeling stumped on how to relieve such a deep discomfort for my client

[@lisainnes8280]

You are brilliant! Thank you for sharing.

[@melissastrong7637]

Excellent video love!! I needed some extra advice on how to manipulate the iliacus as I saw improvement working on the psoas. I've been working with my client to help him avoid surgery. He has anterior stenosis of L3 and L4. I've been treating him for about 2 years and have cleared out all the knots in his back ans posterior hips. And discovered how the iliopsoas keeps yanking him back into his chronic pain. He's been an oral surgeon for 40 years. I told him he needs to cut back his hours since his job is the possible source of his condition. He plans on it in spring so here's to natural recovery and no surgery! This video will truly boost his experience and outcome of treating his condition with massage. Poor guy, he's been seeing doctors for 8 years to try Ann's help him. Massage has been the only thing to allow him to be pain free for several days and play tennis. His favorite activity. Great job!! Keep up the good work! Please thank your lovely volunteer for me!! The world needs more real people that are genuinely beautiful! I loved your sweet comment about the bravery and effort involved with being a mother. So overlooked by many. Women are so strong we need to be reminded. Thanks for doing that for us. 😍💓😇

[@RebelMassage]

I love this story! And thank you :)

[@robinvanleest8274]

Bedankt

[@mgj996999]

Fantastic tutorial I like at the end you say “almost to 1k subscribers”. Now you’re past 300k. Bravo 👏

[@Martinbedolla1970]

This is something the local massage therapists need to know ! Thanks for the video 😃

[@bholachitrakar2026]

Hi.. I'm a physiotherapist,rebal I see your all videos and I really enjoy it very well,and all those videos inspired to me by my profession. I have a request to you pls make some videos on stretching on every muscles with pointing or marking muscles indication.A lots of thanks to you.

[@bronxgirl333]

This was a great video, thank you!

[@uranobody]

I really appreciate this video it is so difficult to find a good therapist that knows how to massage this very important part of the body. The last place I went to an ask if they know how to take care of this for me they thought I wanted something else🤦🏽‍♂️. I try to take care of it myself but I hit a spot in it is a very sharp pain. I'm going to save your video and show it to whoever I go to next.

[@ECaccess]

Very good video, it’s helpful on the manual work into the illiacus. Also, shout out to the model. Stretch marks are tiger stripes to me, a beautiful thing with a story.

[@TJ-hp1lu]

Fabulous demonstration as always, thank you!

[@MFXMassagefx]

very informative! I need this myself!!!

[@dejavunous3478]

So glad to find your vids! You rock 🙌🏽 I saw a few comments about ticklish folks. Lots of warming up, heat application, and compressions can help. Have the client place their hand on top of yours as you work the area (if possible).

[@TheMinot60]

This was the best thing in my whole hip rehab post op. So much pain relief, immediate and sustained.

[@annonamoose4158]

This video was so incredible on so many levels! You are helping me so much more than you know, on my journey through Massage school! This had me crying! I love how you wrapped it up at the end and spoke so beautifully on what I was already experiencing with you! I'm officially joing Patreon!

[@CharlesRunkle]

Beautiful technique!

[@hannahriverfelperin2136]

Super helpful, thank you so much!

[@avolvaoflight5603]

Thank you for your wonderful videos! They are so helpful!

[@eileenmonaghan5180]

Thank you for this video. I work with the Psoas but tend to have a hard time finding the happy medium between doing too much or not enough. I know I'll be watching this video many, many times. Your channel has been such a great find!

[@Mindsetolympics]

She is really really good very good technique! im amazed

[@isabel313258]

amazing as always thank you for the great videos

[@skinscapetattoo]

I wish I could find a massage therapist as knowledgeable about anatomy as you.

[@tashawoody4013]

yessssss! i've been waiting for this one!

[@stephenyoung3008]

Thank you for the detailed videos and information! Keep up the great work!

[@michkell58]

Really good demonstration

[@JacekKlimko]

you're great. thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@shiraprez]

Seriously this video is so needed!!! Thank you!!!!

[@madslouispetersen8204]

as always, great massage work and awesome video !

[@lkeirnan]

Thank you, I love your teaching style. Keep the videos coming.☼

[@starinlove4359]

Excellent 👊🏾

[@SherylSquirrell]

I'm a massage therapist in the UK (living in Spain) and whilst I have learned a lot of these techniques it is fabulous to have such a good resource to remind myself of things that may have been forgotten along the way... If ever you visit the UK or Spain...We could get together to do a workshop... you do awesome work... thank you, sincerely ..

[@martssroi5011]

Soy de España, de donde eres? Y podrias decirme si eso es muy doloroso?

[@Tindlez]

I just shared this on facebook for my fellow classmates. Thank you!

[@RebelMassage]

Thank you! I appreciate your support!

[@joeallen2286]

8-12-2021 In 5 years your channel grew 23,000% Now thats badass,

[@emilioescobarlopez411]

love U , you're awesome my dear Rebel Massage :)

[@Lulubpro]

I’ve only watched this video, but I already know I’ll be benj watching all of your videos this week. Yay! Great work girl!

[@jameslopez958]

Great Information 😁👍✌️🙏

[@switch571]

Vert good staff. Help me a lot as physiotherapist

[@stevendaymude4925]

I died laughing. Just reviewed for reinforcement and I heard "I"m almost to one thousand subscribers" As of 3/23/22: 252K subscribers with over 200k views on this video alone. Great work! and Thanks for explaining thoroughly!

[@sulamelo965]

I really Love your vídeos. Thank you very much for sharing such good techniques!!!😍

[@358239]

Just found you, love the way you do your videos so awesome 😊

[@KimHaegele-i2w]

Awesome - thank you!

[@great-garden-watch]

Just had this done a few times and it really helps but would i know if it caused an aortic injury?? Today it was a bit intense…. Im suddenly nervous about it

[@TheYoda454]

This is a great vlog. My lilopsoas is so painful that I can’t stand up straight. Where do I find a massage therapist who understands how to massage the iliopsoas? I’ve used a chiropractor, but it hasn’t helped.

[@mztwixed]

Call them and ask before you make appointment- some specialize in different areas.

[@Darkpixies]

lmao most masseuse, class this as sex. They are great with a back rub or a shoulder massages and that's about it. Searching for a professional has taken years. Great vid, very intuitive. Pity there wasn't more professionals like you.👍🙏

[@sewmuchdufus]

In the spa where I work, we are not allowed to touch the abdomen the way she does during a massage. It's so stupid. If you are professional with a client and explain a treatment plan and they agree, there shouldn't be issues.

[@janinekennedy-qj8uh]

@@sewmuchdufusyou’re in a spa. That’s the problem. They don’t want you to do any therapeutic bodywork there.

[@jackzee855]

OMG! I need this lady!!!

[@annettebeals2411]

Where can I find a message therapist like this in my area?

[@yasmeenshaikh8205]

Thank you so much for your amazing pose how to work for Pacific muscular

[@elenapoiana5737]

Wow!! You are amaizing

[@Weasel84x]

I need this badly. I have an inflamed muscle from the top of my pelvis to my groin.

[@mandymarietx]

OMG this is exactly what I need someone to do to me 😭 where can I find a great therspist

[@LiamR90]

My back has been killing for 3 weeks. I need this :(

[@chubbacheeks1334]

How do I find a therapist like this

[@lizcortez3564]

Amen! No one ever knows anything past the basics

[@kalinayecknayeck6034]

Love ur videos really woww god bless you

[@ОльгаЯковенцева-ш2й]

Очень круто!!! Браво!!! Я применяю ваши приёмы, очень помогает!!! Спасибо, что делитесь!!!!!

[@Logisticwellness]

Love this! Thank you for sharing 😊❤️

[@rachaelhyland754]

This looks amazing! I’ve had a few hip surgeries years ago and my psoas has been fighting me ever since. Do you have a studio where you do these for clients?

[@machigane7902]

Very interesting video. I sent it to my masseuse so she can possibly use it on me. What about using this method on men? Are you insinuating this is only for women? Hint: I am a man.

[@oambitiousone7100]

Thank you for showing a woman with stretch marks! Would you consider tutorials for working on obese clients?

[@Eric3Frog]

That’s interesting. It seems more challenging if the person is obese or highly muscular.

[@HouseOfBecky]

I honestly didn't think twice about it until she mentioned it. Great work!

[@umiumi2638]

Do stretch marks matter at all?

[@suzm2208]

so helpful thank you

[@mentalhealthmatters9233]

My entire right side needs this has been so tight tensed where can I find someone like you in Australia....

[@bullzeyes23]

Thanks for the video.

[@katherine6068]

Thank you for this video!

[@setapartforHim]

two of my favorite muscles! lol.

[@kirstene6760]

Just found your channel and I love your videos..they're so simple to follow and understand. If you any tips on massaging the knee, can you please make a video about it? :)

[@peachez022]

Thank you for this video!! I have noticed my client's that are overweight on tummy don't want psoas worked on but they really need it. Currently I am having them do a yoga stretch to help but is there anything else I can do?

[@danajenkins1310]

Andria Delgado I wonder the same. So many clients I know that need this but don’t want abdominal work, or I can’t find it through their abdomen due to weight. Looking for options

[@shiraprez]

Psoas can be accessed on the femur as well but it's also a tough area to work. I wish there was a video on it

[@danajenkins1310]

Shiraprez. Yes I agree. The femur is my go to as well if I can’t access it through the stomach.

[@retyouh]

Hey i had this done on my recently by an experienced RMT. They did the technique for the psoas seen at 2:00-2:30 in the vid. They ended up pressing down really hard and by the time i could react and tell them to ease up they were already moving on. it lasted for about 3-5 seconds. it's been 1 week now and I'm still feeling soreness and pain/discomfort in that exact area in the groin/pelvic. getting a bit concerned as it was mentioned its a sensitive area in the vid...any insight or advice or even some assurance would be much appreciated!!

[@khoatruong91]

do you have any videos regarding abs muscles massage? :)

[@lbmcmmcm9443]

This is a great demonstration. Clear instructions and excellent video, but the background music is distracting. Thanks for the very good lesson, though.

[@jeanleslie3253]

I'm a new grad,- just discovered your channel-and I'm wondering what kind of CE you concentrate on to learn these techniques. ( Or maybe it's something else?) I'd like to be able to help clients with old, chronic issues and a swedish massage isn't going to cut it.

[@vikkramer3487]

I'm curious as to the reasons that some folks didn't like this. What was their logic/training?

[@BellaNoche100]

Just haters for no reason...

[@Moneyalmenial]

Feels So Good