Self Treatment For Lower Back Pain- Gluteus Medius Myofascial Release Technique

[@kaisimonfitness]

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[@aethernet101]

This just ended my chronic lower back pain that I've had for over ten years. I have been to doctors and taken xrays, chiropractors, yoga, massages, foam rollers, core conditioning classes, heat pads, medications, back extensions, stretches you name it I have tried it. None of it worked, some made it worse. Last night I sat like a crab on a baseball and rolled around. It was tender at first but in a good way. I found the sore spots and just kept working them. I could feel my lower back loosening up, and the pressure being release. It felt absolutely amazing. I did it again this morning and my back has never felt this good! I am still basically in shock, my life has been changed because of this video. Thank you so much.

[@shiznit4tothe20]

How are you? Is the low back pain gone? Still working on it?

[@leese27canadian]

aethernet101 .. it's really effective isn't it? Using a hard rubber ball to work on pressure points in my back and butt saved my sanity.

[@glengbh]

Thanks this helped me

[@mrithun15]

Do you happen to have disc issues too

[@stan2880]

I too had a strange pain in my back after hurting it weight lifting over 10 years ago. I mostly recovered except this strange sharp pain in my gluteus medius. I thought I was going to be an old man not being able to do anything in 20 years, but turns out my back is completely healthy, it was just some strange condition with the muscle. Putting insane amounts of pressure on it like in this exercise, for some reason cures it instantly. Thank you Kai Wheeler.

[@AthenaAtonement]

Girl I just came here after 6 months of having watched your video to say BLESS YOUR SOUL, you relieved me from chronic back pain!!! I was literally going to the physio once a week and it didn't even help half as much as this super simple and effective tip! Thanks a ton!!

[@motus5249]

I actually can’t believe it. I’ve had pain in my glute medius and with all the physio and stretching I’ve never had that kind of relief. 10 mins with that ball has worked better than anything else. Wow.

[@katidebolt9989]

OMG! Kai Wheeler???? Here I am trying to get to the bottom of my gluteus medius FUNK and I see your video! Thank you, former middle school SCIENCE STUDENT of mine!!! So helpful! Paying it forward, as usual!! Proud of you; admire you! Hope you're doing well, sweet girl!!!

[@Ashtonishing1812]

+Kati DeBolt awesome, hope she sees this

[@katidebolt9989]

I sure did!!!

[@kaisimonfitness]

Katie DeBolt, I am just now seeing this. It made me so happy to read. You are one of my most memorable teachers. Thank you for the impression you made on us. I hope you got that Glute Medius Funk taken care of :)

[@hins1986]

This is by far the best video to relief my lower back pain. Other videos are copycat videos with the same stretches over and over again. None worked. Gluteus medius is hard to target and I’m happy I found this.

[@Hema-gt7zb]

Hey Kai I have been suffering from hip pain and sciatica for months. Have been to several healthcare professionals but never recovered. I tried the myofascial release shown by you and first time in months I slept for 8 hours straight. I usually wake up with aches and pains throughout the night. Thanks a lot. I'm going to carry on with this routine and the strengthening exercises shown by you.

[@ArjenBootsma]

Great video Kai - As a back pain clinician with 20 years experience I am totally behind you that trigger points are a commonly overlooked reason of low back pain and sciatic type pain (leg pain)...keep producing these great videos...thanks

[@SpitMeOut]

YES YES YES!!! Thank you! I tell my clients all the time when they stretch they need to hold for longer to release the fascia as well as the muscle! So glad someone else is spreading the word. Great vid!

[@mcnatis]

You simply changed my life. You have no idea. I can't thank you enough. I gave up on physical therapy to treat my pains, it never worked. But you, you are amazing!.

[@davidcurtis7426]

This means you never saw a competent physical therapist who specializes in orthopedics ... because this technique is beyond basic ... ANY competent Orthopedic Physical Therapist knows this technique and dozens of others to release a Gluteus Medius trigger point ... Gluteus Medius TrP1 TrP2 TrP3 ... per Travell ...

[@ceazrsmith9023]

Finally! I’ve been so stiff on my lower back and hips for so long. I constantly get massages but never really made that much of a difference. I’ve been doing this for about a week now and I have never felt so mobile.. thank u so much for your advise. U have saved me so much money in massage bills

[@aritolbert2408]

You are probably the most amazing thing I have ever seen on KZbin! Please continue to bless us!!

[@jasonhughes4949]

Omg I feel a huge difference after suffering for the last year. I’m gonna carry on doing this every day until it goes altogether. Thank you so much! X

[@vlermeisie]

Oh my goodness.... instant relief... I'm thrilled and so grateful to you Kai for this excellent video. Been having hip pain resulting from gluteus medius tendinopathy. Tried your tennis ball therapy and although very painful, it worked a treat. Can sleep now without being woken up by throbbing hip pain. Can walk more easily too. Thanks so much.

[@onearmy942]

Felt pain and tightness in my lower back especially on the lower right side, this has helped out tremendously, thank you for the technique and relief...😊

[@zombarte]

Found your video on a random search. This sounds crazy, but I've had months of lower back pain and it is now completely gone! I've tried everything. It IS like a miracle! Thanks you so much for sharing this info!!! This has now been added to my routine!

[@ricosuave5120]

Extremely good vids. I bet over half the people in pain could be helped with myofascial release. But my doctors never talked about it. My PTs never talked about it. I had to come to KZbin to help myself after YEARS of pain. (I wonder how many people hooked on pills started out simply needing this, but didn't get the help their body needed from their doctor, so they took pain meds instead)

[@peacelove7706]

Hey Kai, Thanks so much for these videos. I have had severe lumbar pain for almost 10 years. Finally ended up with a laminectomy with fixation L4-L5. Not 1 of my surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, movement spec , well you get it, I’ve seen’em all ....but NONE mentioned anything regarding facia issues. Just 1 time doing this for 3 minutes was a TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!!!! Amazing .. Obviously I spend a lot longer than 3 mins on these now lol.. Thank you just doesn’t say enough... You’re changing Lives.... God Bless

[@kaisimonfitness]

Whitney, thank you for sharing your experience with the exercises. I am glad you experienced some relief.

[@hcr32slider]

Thank you. I've been struggling at work for the last 4 days with a sore lower back around the belt line. Quite painful indeed. Found out yesterday it was actual the top of the ass causing it as you mention and today found this videos. Almost instant cure for the pain so thank you. It was crazy tender when I found the spot but felt so good.

[@phuchyouh7171]

Wow! 29 seconds in and I can tell that this little lady is going to change my life! Already subscribed 👍😎

[@RayStiers]

I hurt my back two weeks ago and have had a lateral shift since then. I did this once, and I'm much better, thanks.

[@DahlTracey]

I can't believe how much immediate relief this treatment gave me...thank you!!

[@enigmaticx326]

I really needed this. Have lots of low back pain and intense tightness in my hip and thigh. Have seen therapists and said I think it’s my glute but ignored and given wrong treatments.

[@tanto20]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much

[@shukuru2]

This just ended my tight painful hip and lower back pain! Now Im free to get my Yoga certification without interruption this time... I’m so happy so found you! Thanks

[@ahmedgaafar3089]

Thank you for helping me with my chronic gluteus medius pain and God bless you!

[@aliceaisling]

thank you :) I had a gluteus medius problem for a week now and couldn`t access it through anything from my yoga and pilates toolbox. I even felt the discomfort after being taped and after trying this with a tennis ball, I just feel so much relief. you really know what you`re doing. :)

[@PIERUCCIO69]

Hi.I have had a few bouts of LBP over the years do to sports and work related injuries.Last week I reinjured my lower back and have been layed up for about 1 week. This morning, after much pain and stiffness,I found your video.(my wife was in tears by the way, from watching me crawl around the house in agony)What can I say,Instant relief after your technique!!!Thanks so much for your amazing instruction.Much Love,Piero

[@nate4nate5]

Yeah Kai your education shows, Ive done these techniques, and I feel an instant relief already. I have an aluminum roller (with rubber coating) IT KILLS ME,(Especially my IT band) but does very little for my sciatica/piriformis (Until I watched your stretch video) I do heavy weight Deadlifting, and Squatting, 46 yrs old and my sciatica,& piriformis attacks me everytime, halting my workout. Now I will perform the stretches you displayed, and hopefully I can complete my sets without painful interruption, thanks.

[@CPerry-yq1fj]

Grateful for the information...... Your video is very timely find for me as the spot you refer to has been hurting for a few weeks and then when bent tying my boot laces I had severe lower back pain. Bed rest, hot and cold packs and moving slow this weekend ... the spot you placed the ball in your video is now numb in my case. Will try the ball ...... Thank You Kai !!

[@norman21251]

Your Pain Release Series is awesome...I cannot thank YOU enough!!!!

[@crazychubba]

Holy shiznit. It works!!! I messed up my lower back when I was doing barbell squats..I guess I bent differently than I usually do - blaming it on my sprained ankle. But anyway, I was in pain especially when i sit down and I have been going through youtube for help. I tried several videos but none worked. Then I tried yours and whoa! IT WORKED AFTER DOING 10 MINUTES ON THE LEFT AND 10 MINUTES ON THE RIGHT!! I need to remember this the next time I mess up my back. Thanks again!!

[@joannepearson7529]

Thank you so, so much!! After 9 weeks of PT, I still had to spend all of my waking hours standing up, as sitting down was impossible, let alone pursuing the sports activities I normally do. The first day I watched this video, I probably did the release and stretches 8 or so times throughout the day. By the 3rd day, I could actually sit down for 15 minutes, a huge accomplishment after several months of standing all day long. Within a few weeks and now several months later, I do this release and others you have posted, when I start to feel any tightness creeping in.

[@megabojan1993]

How are you feeling now. Are you still in pain and for how long can you sit down?

[@barbi520]

Well, it sure helps when someone explains the exercise clearly and thoroughly. I have been doing similar exercise sort of Willy nilly with mixed results. Your way gave immediate relief. The fact that you said go back and forth from right to left and not just roll around shows you know whereofYou speak. You also advise to just stay on the trigger point. Thank you so much. Love you channel.

[@cheechiengan9349]

I was searching around for the solution while having lower back soreness for a year, so happy that i found your video today. Thank you Kai !!!!!!!!!!!

[@kaisimonfitness]

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[@yogaofdevotion]

Thanks girl. You gave me practical advice that I could use immediately at home at no cost….and it worked!

[@Jvzz_]

this reduced my pain significantly, thank you so much

[@wahyuastuti6272]

Had deep pain in glute area for years.. tried yoga, massage and yours actually really works. I used tennis ball yesterday and today no pain on the gym and when I sit. Will try again so it will permanently pain free. Thank you so much for sharing the kindness to ppl 😘

[@LitttleFeFe]

Thank you. This helps a lot. Having lower back pain for more than 6 months. I used a tennis ball.

[@UnpaintedOG]

It really does relieve pain. The doctor told me I had SI joint problems but I know a lot the muscles in my back were really tight. Usually when I bend forward and try to stretch my lower back theirs a big pull above the butt. After I did this the pull was almost all the way gone! Thanks

[@sparkiebabyofficial]

Your videos are not only informational and practical, but your presentation techniques are good

[@elizabethw6350]

This video helped my lower back issue in minutes!! Thank you for sharing! I am definitely going to check out your website!

[@MsTuliplady]

Thank you Ms. Kai! I have a home office, with a chair that was a little "lopsided". I knew it was, but didn't realize I could strain the muscle on my left side, and every time I walked, it hurt so much, right under my left hip... Tried your technique... To say that it hurts a little is an understatement. I have a pretty high pain threshold, but I almost saw stars! Feel much better today, and I threw away the chair... Thanks again, and God bless you!

[@kimberley35]

Just had an ablation of nerves for low back pain, but felt like my hip and sides of low back was super tense and painful. Just did this with a ball and instant pain relief. I immediately assessed the side that I did and it was noticeably softer and smaller than the other side! I can’t believe how such a simple technique brought down my pain and discomfort! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@lecavalier32]

thank you, Kai. I suffer from fibromyalgia and your videos are heavenly!!! I especially appreciate that you offer a beginner's modification.

[@sarabadara]

OMG thank you so much for this video.. Such relief in a short time. I am definitely inspired to learn more about the body after experiencing this for myself. I had no idea how powerful the connection between all of the muscles was

[@duncanreid2996]

You are a saviour! Slacklining injury had kept me in a state of hobbling-about all this week and having tried out this technique last night (funny side, I used a dried gourd, because I don't have a lacrosse ball) my back-side feels brand new this morning! Thank you for sharing!

[@kimberlylabor9016]

Kai, thank you! I've had six months of mysterious sacroiliac-area pain on the left side. My MD did x-ray & exam and said, "Probably just a strain." Despite trying PT and all sorts of exercises and stretches, nothing was really helping. (SI belt, however, helped somewhat.) But discovering your video and rolling on the tennis ball as you instruct is finally solving the problem! Addressing the glut muscle knots and getting them to release is already significantly diminishing the pain and stiffness. Can't thank you enough!

[@IndyTheCat]

+Kimberly Labor Hi, have you tried massage? I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and find that my clients respond well to deep tissue massage for regular maintenance in releasing tight muscles and adhesions (knots or trigger points.)

[@kimberlylabor9016]

+M Lo Thanks for the suggestion. I tried massage one time, felt better for 10 minutes afterwards, and then felt worse. I think she was too rough. My ache continues, usually at low level, but bothers me. MRI confirmed all is well, no problems detected. Mysterious! Something wrong in my SI joint, it seems. Strengthening exercises, climbing stairs, and walking in park seem to help the most. M Lo, where are you located?

[@jenniferpfister3504]

OMG! I did this for about 15 seconds and all of a sudden I heard and felt "Pop" it was AMAZING. As if something popped back into place!!!! Thank you so much. I feel a look much better.

[@Ramborick83]

I love when youtube suggests a brillant channel that helps me out. Thanks Kai

[@mikemills4873]

OMG....I wish I had found this video before now but it's amazing. Thank you. I've had low back pain for a while and it's worst when I sleep. I tried doing this, this afternoon and I can feel the release of pressure. I'm going to keep doing this multiple times a day and before bed and hopefully I'll be able to get to a point where I can sleep all night without pain.

[@kaisimonfitness]

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[@brendalg4]

It's pretty much the same video

[@californiamedicalmassage3282]

I'm a massage therapist and find your videos helpful for clients' self-care. Thanks for doing these!

[@kaisimonfitness]

Thank you for watching Teresa! I appreciate the feedback :)

[@FalcorEf93]

This is exactly what I need to do. I work for FedEx and constantly picking up boxes with various weights from below the waist can really put a lot of pressure on the Gluteus Medius. Going to start doing this every morning and night before I go to work and hope it starts to feel better.

[@aidafgl8401]

how is it going ?

[@TheGamefreak1989]

I was nervous to try this, due to cramping in the area, but it provided instant release. Thanks.

[@Q5w7]

You look stunning! There are many instructors, tutors in here with spaghetti arms who tries to show how to get toned, etc, and many of them do the same exercises with different combinations on each videos they upload for the click view instead of making such an informative video as you did. I subscribed your channel. You deserve more hit! Thank you!

[@paigeelizabeth4450]

I’ve been trying to get rid of this tension for months and this only took like 30 seconds! I’ve tried to stretch, exercise, get a massage, and that only made it worse. Thank you!

[@Underwaterer]

I told my dad about this and he has applied it and solved his pain issue! It's so sad that no one knows how to fix their pains. Spread the knowledge about myofascial release!

[@alineharam]

Thank you for all your good work. I wish I could thank you in person, but, instead, I will tell my friends about your videos.

[@cryptic6484]

Thank you so much I have had this back pain for around 5 weeks and it has stopped me from play soccer. I did this for about 5 minutes and it instantly felt better

[@bhiei]

I've had a hip replacement now six months, and the medial muscle is extremely tight stiff and painful, just won't go away causing problems with driving long distances and with working out. I couldn't find my sons lacross ball so used a soft ball and this helped quite a bit, i'll keep going. Cheers!

[@howwitty]

Thanks Kai, I Googled this and it was the first result. I'm getting pins and needles but I'm feeling relieved.

[@AirRon92]

underrated video...this is by far the most helpful video ive found...definitely needed this. thank you so much!! i've subscribe to show my support!

[@evalaviva]

You are so right-on! Keep up the good work. You are helping many people with solid accurate information.

[@joygrant5733]

This is so helpful and exactly what I needed. My pelvis becomes unaligned easily so this is great for when I can’t go to the chiropractor regularly.

[@jdwald79]

I've had, what I thought was SI pain for about 6 months. MRI's, Sports Medicine Docs, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic manipulation... Nothing worked. Stumbled upon this spot while rolling at home! PR'd my deadlift same day I discovered this spot. I had stopped doing the movement all together for months because of the pain I had been in. It's amazing! I always hear about the Piriformis but never had anyone mention the Glute Medius Now I just need to spend the recommended 10 minutes a day to see if I can get a more permanent relief.

[@Presentshiva]

I am suffering from this pain from last 3 year but after doing this excercise my pain gone . Thanx u are amazing 💌

[@lennie982]

This was a tremendously helpful in reducing my lower back pain. I have found a ton of value on your other videos as well. Not to mention you're nice to look at and have an amazing voice.

[@bananacueable]

you need more views, this needs to be out there, for those who have LBP. pain in the lower back is just horrible and I'm 20 years old... thx for the video, I did feel a relief. My back pain is kinda weird, bcoz I only feel them when I sit for hours and before I sleep. any advice?

[@umapathy318]

From Umapathy India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai...Thank you Kai Wheeler. I do this.get some relief. I continue. God bless you.

[@kaisimonfitness]

Thanks @Bryan I couldn't have answered better myself!

[@DanOC4]

Miss Wheeler , Thank you for the video I tried the Release Technique. I had pain deep in the hip/glute area and lower back . After 1 try I am pain free . I was hoping for hip relief never expected back pain relief thanks again .

[@mommyofzuzu]

T H A N K Y O U from this uninsured pain sufferer! I am blown away and given hope!

[@nishitchauhan7418]

This is so cool. Didn't know I had that much tension in my glute. Thank you.

[@jennyfoley7073]

Fixed my very irritating pain in 5 minutes, THANK YOU!

[@romimir81]

Uhhhhh omg 😮 been walking with lower back pain since my last pregnancy, now 5 years ago. Came across your video while searching for glutes exercises and omg ... I tried what you recommended and immediately my lower back pain was less .... I’m gonna do this every day and hopefully one day the pain will be gone👍🏻 thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing this!

[@kaisimonfitness]

Hi Romina! Thank you for sharing your experience. In addition to the gluteus medius release, I suggest that you stretch your hips regularly and focus on exercises that strengthen your glutes and core. :) Take Care !

[@kobalt77]

What an amazing articulate teacher you are Kai, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. :)

[@EvelynRKnox]

I've suffered with back pain for a long time till found a excellent remedy.

[@fishnchipsforge]

Kai - thank you so much I think this has been contributing to long term back pain. I have been paying a lot of money for myofascial massage and wondered if there was something I could do myself. 10 minutes with a tennis ball made a huge difference. I will make this a daily, albeit painful, routine from now on.

[@Chicitylife]

Best video in the world! Thank you I thought I was broken

[@kaisimonfitness]

I am glad you found it helpful. I will have many others like it, thanks for watching!

[@happy_howellzz4474]

These stretches are def not for only hip pain. Out of no where, and I mean *no where* I stood up with my gluteus medius being SUPER tight. I looked up your vid and it fixed the problem right up. Coming from a chair glued 15 y/o

[@falsknavn9666]

I have had crippling sciatica pain to the point where I could hardly walk, and some days couldn't even move. This makes so much sense, that is the sorest muscle on me. I have just come back from buying a massage ball, gonna try out, I'll post back my results.

[@morganellis3365]

Girl. THANK YOU ❤️ You're my hero

[@nikitia82]

Oh wow I feel so much better, I had pain on the side of my hip. Rolling on a ball just like you said Iam so gratefull Thank you!!!

[@rllarson7438]

6 weeks of lower back pain gone in 2 days. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@kevincruikshank9371]

Thank you! Keep me posted !

[@saladinallah5299]

Thank you, Kai, for an informative and well-exampled session. Those release stretches were an absolute cure for my hip & glute tightness recently. I suffered because of lack of discipline....And I should know better. :). But back to everyday stretching after workout....Boy, what a difference !...Kisses

[@smileforthecamlex]

So so soooooo grateful to have found your videos. Experiencing so much relief after just one time. Excited to incorporate this technique along with the piriformis one into my daily routine. THANK YOU!!!!

[@kaisimonfitness]

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. :)

[@kaisimonfitness]

Thanks Arjen! I find the subject fascinating and will continue to expand my knowledge!

[@teresaslawter7191]

This video was very helpful. Thank you so much. I appreciate you!!

[@Outdoordave88]

Thanks!! I felt a good amount of relief after doing this for a few minutes, will try more!!

[@wawanlapandua]

Gosh, i just got a PLDD for my L4 and L5 last month and the pain is still there, found this vid, hope can heal my pain

[@aarondriver8627]

Thank you SO much! I’ve been in so much pain😫

[@kaisimonfitness]

Thats great Mark! I am very glad this technique worked for you :)

[@BrettNaughton]

I was in a car accident five months ago, and I was whipped laterally in the impact. It still hurts. The pain is focused on two points, one of them is (so I just learned) the G. Medius. Walking upright is no problem, but anything requiring bending is painful. I have been using a theracane and lacrosse ball on these sore points, but only as needed and not daily. I am going to start doing this per your schedule. Great vids, thanks!!!

[@williamwinchester792]

Thanks again, Superb excerise for releasing pain

[@thekingsson1757]

man o man this help so much

[@Jetblacksmash]

Great video funny some people say myofascial release doesn't work it has saved me many times