Why Your Brain Is Keeping Your Psoas Tight (and how to fix it)

[@matma01]

As someone who is missing my back tooth and has had severe spine and hip issues for years, I am convinced what is said in this video is scientifically correct.

[@obsiPog]

its literally something that you can prove, so yeah. the body is so complex i never would have thought that this could have anything to do with spine and hip issues

[@felrau1]

So is the only solution to get an implant? I had two molars pulled last year and we decided on one implant, so I do have some space on the back left. I really don't want to go spend the money on a new implant, help!

[@yrgarcon]

Amazing. 6 years ago or so I did breathing exercises accompanied with the realisation that there was a certain person in my life that I never had to see again if I did not want to and, like an epiphany I felt a tension in my stomach/lower back and breathwork loosened it up, my interpretation, and lo and behold I straightened my spine for the first time in my life. It was even journaled as scholiosis from early on in my life but, there it was, it was fear, my body was stuck in freeze bc I was always scared. Now this experience is explained to me, thank you :)

[@cherylm5002]

As someone who has scoliosis this is absolutely true. Having to deal with shitty people beginning with my abusive father is what caused my scoliosis. Now he's dead, the release is unbelievable.

[@zan4110]

Going through this now...this is exactly how I feel..frozen in fear because someone has been threatening me....thank you for sharing your experience

[@ke2568]

I wish I could train with this guy in-person!!! It's been 15 years of physical therapy, thousands of dollars wasted on medical appointments, and countless hours each day spent doing the prescribed "corrective exercises" that have only reinforced the dominant, compensating muscles at the expense of the underactive, atrophying muscles. I desperately need someone with this detailed knowledge of the intricate interconnections among the various body tissues and systems.

[@jd_jagdish]

This is crazyyy conor you are the legend. I have been having muscular imbalance issues since years . I have tried many things but nothing worked and it kept causing more tightness and issues . I forgot that i had a chipped molar few years ago. After seeing this video i straightway went to the dentist got my molar fixed and the very next moment i stood up with a clenched jaw i saw the diff. My issues were getting fixed while i was walking i was in Left ZOA automatically without any exercises, could feel my side abs just by clenching my jaw. I can raise my right arm over head.I am soo happy i stopped playing basketball cause of these issues . I feel empowered and i can go back to gym . Thank you so much conor you are a gem to the physio community. I hope you do wonders.

[@sunriseboy4837]

The TMJ is probably the most critical, and overlooked joint in the entire system. Connor getting close to the mark discussing the necessity of occlusal balance.

[@AJ_411]

Thank you. This is game-changing information. Which also makes it frustrating that it's not widely known or taught. It should be mandated knowledge for any occupation dealing with mobility and rehabilitation, including spinal surgery centers, and (especially) those in dentistry.

[@mqrten]

Just wanted to take the time to say thanks, Conor, for providing us all that hard-earned knowledge in good portions and completely free: much love, you a real hero.

[@blankets6483]

Exactly 👏👏👏

[@hubenbu]

Great idea. It might be helpful to walk backward and do some exercises with eyes shut. The purpose of these approaches is to develop the sense of balance and SAFETY.

[@davislovell7296]

Somatic movement center has helped me relieve so much tension built up through my hips, psoas, and spinal extensors. It teaches the same principles you talk about here. Good stuff man!

[@mcmjr405]

Where did you find the somatic movements?

[@Everythinghasprosandcons]

Maybe he/she is talking about Hanna Somatics. KZbin has many videos.

[@kevink7169]

Would love to see a video about tmj/ teeth grinding. Great info as always

[@jasonworden8209]

Man you are seriously a genius. I've been in constant pain and gut issues for almost a decade now. And what a coincidence.. just over a decade ago I had my whole lower left side teeth pulled. I always could sense whatever it was seemed to be tied into my jaw and left eye. Just that whole chain of muscle aggrevated. Also, 7 years ago I broke my clavicle on the left side, further aggravating that chain of muscles. Next thing I know I'm having tons of pain, can't stand up straight to save my life, and I'm not breathing properly. I catch myself all the time taking shallow breaths. I'm SO going to the dentist and getting some implants ASAP. I tried biting down on the end of a marker (I cleaned 😆), and what do ya know.. I instantly started feeling better. I can't believe I found this video today. What awesomeness!!

[@radoslavkristin9830]

Egoscue designed routines that stretch and activate muscles in order to remind body it's design and it works. I had an osteopath cracking my neck and could feel how my left foot turned the opposite way. None of it helped, just confirmed what you are saying that cranium is very influential, however it's muscles pulling on bones and keeping us out of alignment. So we need to remind our quads they are designed for walking after we release psoas, if we just release psoas without quad activation and motion ( walking ) brain will default back into faulty pattern. Obviously it takes repetition because we are changing patterns

[@dukebozikowski3801]

You should collab with Neal Hallinan

[@dennisferrer8178]

I think this guy should give credit to Neal

[@ididntaskverified3663]

Neal is a scammer

[@Calvinjordanmusic]

This!🤩

[@wintermcgrath8832]

I'd assume the most credit would go to postural restoration which is what Neal often refers to.

[@india6039]

I always hear Connor mention PRI BUT either Wayne’spBoth wealtH of information on this. Neil just talks a bit too much lol. He’s been through eager to pass on what he went through.Connor speaks fast, concise and goes through exercises. Right now this is something I need to hear. I can walk for ten seconds before my body falls forward. Mine is in a C SHAPE. I happened to fall twice hurt my back twice in two weeks. Next thing I know this crazy stuff

[@brendapeter446]

Fascinating! Most people sadly don't understand how wearing glasses negatively affects your central nervous system.

[@andreiul-]

legend

[@StcyBRD]

I had to have a prosthetic ear implant in my right ear as I was born deaf in that ear. The surgeon told my parents that he'd knicked nerve but no worries, I'd just have some taste issues for a while and the nerve would heal itself. It kind of did, I do experience taste now but it's not the same as the other side and I usually swallow on one side. The opposite left ear, jaw, neck, and same side right hip all chronically hurt. I also have a very lazy left eye...

[@acardinalconsideration824]

My entire right side of my body has been incredibly tight and causing lots of pain for the last decade and I’ve just recently discovered that much of it has been caused by my crooked, messed up jaw. 🤦‍♂️ Better late than never.. Thank you for these videos! I hope that proper tongue posture and other factors end up making a difference

[@AllenL2R]

How did your discovery help you? Did you have jaw surgery to address the issue?

[@acardinalconsideration824]

@AllenL2R Right now I’m focusing on proper tongue posture and wearing my stint/retainer that I was given after my braces were removed years and years ago. The natural position of my jaw was to the right, I would always chew on the right side, resulting in lots of tightness. For the longest time I had no idea of the importance of jaw and tongue positioning, and the way this carries over throughout the muscles in the entire body(hips, spine, shoulder blades, etc).

[@januar2741]

First time i heard it, interesting.

[@tomkrings2607]

@@acardinalconsideration824Do you get recommendations for tongue and jaw posture?

[@G4mer_D4d]

​@@acardinalconsideration824what's stupid weird is I chewed slow as a kid for some reason and felt it was important

[@ashleykennedy2824]

I'd love to see information on the role of connective tissue in this. Connective tissue plays a huge role in sensory processing, especially vestibular and proprioception. If your connective tissue is ridiculously tense and riddled with restrictions that is not only going to restrict movement and range of motion, it can also distort sensory information as it's traveling to the brain.

[@Wisepati]

Fascia…yes.

[@ashleykennedy2824]

@@Wisepati yes, fascia. I find that not everyone is familiar with that specific term. 🙂

[@liamingraham7660]

Learning about fascia changed my life.

[@aaya77]

O vow so useful! I would never thought about this in a hundred years, the connection of a jaw and teeth with the posture. It makes sense, my back problems started when I removed my back teeth. Thank you very much. 🙏 You are the best!

[@user-jf7qv7nf3f]

How did you fix it

[@bryangrey5509]

WOW! I just found you today, after 2 videos, I am hooked. Thank you for your knowledge. I will be buying your courses, just as soon as I watch all of your other videos. Thank you for being professional and to the point. Awesome stuff!

[@labasarobinson7224]

I think this might be why I get extremely anxious going over bridges.😮 I have severe tmj

[@fritsgerms3565]

Holy shit. This description fits better than I could imagine. Well explained. I hope it's factual too.

[@mallorymaymay]

This is SO HELPFUL thank you so much!! I laughed out loud and covered My mouth while I was listening to you talk about the teeth because YUP my left molars do not make contact with each other the same as my right molars

[@airi75089]

Oh WOW. This is so amazing. My vision is quite good actually but somehow covering the eye thing works really well for me somehow! 😭 Edit: yea I think you just changed my life! Thank you so so so much!!! 😭💕

[@digvijaymaniktala6344]

Your content is absolutely amazing. You are a lifesaver! What if someone had a molar extracted? Can they never be normal again? Do we need to get that back to sense?

[@p369dangyoufine]

You are a gift seriously thank you ❤❤❤❤ I’ve been watching your videos and everything especially breathing videos have helped so much

[@conorharris]

You are so welcome

[@iambabyboy698]

I smoke a ton of weed working in a kitchen and have my right wisdom tooth coming in same time I had started having problems and been searching over and over but I think it’s a combo of over working on concrete getting high and changing my visual input and teeth on right side not getting right feel to early to tell but I’ve tried the stretching chiropractor etc I believe/beilvied its soemthing in the head and feel confident to make huge changes to fix this annoying injury thank you

[@yahYEAT]

i never made the connection between my jaw and my posture, holy shit, ive not been able to bite my right side since forever, will try this out

[@kdot999]

Woooooow this is insane i didnt even notice until you mentioned the sense of the back teeth and realised i never senses it which was causing my off centeredness on my right side now my breathing is way better i knew something just wasnt right

[@-technodream-]

Greetings I have a request! Is there any chance you(or maybe collaborate with Neal Hallinan) & bring out a program,similar to your others,about single limb weight training program,for the whole body(preferably free weights/body weight/bands)? Thank you for all you do x

[@justinava1675]

Hey conor i just recently got results since 2019 and its from the side lying foam roller between knee and really learning to engage my left side abs during the hip shifts. Also using a balloon to train myself to fully exhale. I found that engaging left side abs alongs me to fully inhale upper right back.

[@shimblypibbins]

Could you link any resources please? I am struggling with same issues

[@thomasnicholas1490]

@@shimblypibbins KZbin search "The Secret to LONG-TERM Relief of a Tight QL: Stop Stretching and Create a "Neurological Event" It's worth a shot. At 9:50 I'm sure you could try a straw or balloon when exhaling. Hope this helps.

[@dm.2023]

This guy has never experienced this type of pain.

[@judys6458]

This was great info as I keep having the same problem every few months.

[@ekimeno3061]

This was very informative, considering I've been dealing with issues involving all the mentioned areas

[@xRaverxBabyx]

This is revelatory! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@ph117-m6w]

This is fascinating.....thank you for posting.

[@maureencherrick3824]

Thank you so much for this info and giving list of providers...i was able to contact one near me.

[@joyce2077]

Thank you 🎉 THANK YOU. It's a path I shall pursue❤

[@TheSwayzeTrain]

This was fascinating as always.

[@blankets6483]

Conor you are a treasure ❤

[@LRS5961]

I’d love to hear your input on the trend of mouth taping during sleep, and also if perhaps chewing gum has a positive affect on proprioception, coordination, movement, breath, etc.❤

[@RoyBalkhoven]

Since a couple of years I’m struggeling with double vision and anxiety. I’ve started visual training and the moment you mentioned the relationship between the eyes and the psoas/ diagraphm was an eye-opener. Blocking the vision of my left eye increased relaxation, Made me much more flexible and improved breathing. Do you have any additional informatie regarding this topic or pehaps something your cliënt could share? Thanks in advance!

[@Almuhm89]

Why your left eye and not your right one?

[@radfaraf]

@@Almuhm89 Going to assume they tried both and that is the one that worked, but who knows?

[@radfaraf]

I don't understand the dental thing contributing because our teeth are not supposed to touch when resting, so how would not having a tooth or two be noticed as not safe because the touching isn't felt if they aren't supposed to do that normally?

[@lilsbezerra]

Wow! I'm very impressed.

[@ashleyrussell9009]

This is incredible. Thank you.

[@ManifestWithEFT]

Excellent. Now how to properly fix jaw issues … hopefully without surgery?

[@ErnieAndrew]

Its all making sense now, I'm always anxious, I have tmj problem, I have one missing molar, I have lazy eye, no wonder my body feels like the body of person twice my age 😫

[@nagamaniy4605]

Finally I did not understand what solution he had given, can anybody explain in symple words, as ibhv tmj problem n one of my wisdome tooth was removed also I HV vertigo n balancing issues also muscle stiffness in the whole body

[@JPpersonal134]

Thank you! Great discussion. Can you link a resource for finding a jaw / dental professional who can address TMJ in the way you are describing.

[@saram5659]

What if you don't safe because you're shy or got criticized all your life or have ptsd? Then your body is always in alert mode. Where to start then?

[@neuman_adventures]

Wow, you nailed it for me!

[@KatK-st1pj]

What if you have no teeth and wear dentures. What kind of mess is that creating within my body?

[@salimmohammed7761]

Sounds like what Neal Haliman explained on Postursl Restoration.

[@MysteryGrey]

What about people with dentures? Are we screwed?

[@thejdocrealminute4648]

Excellent video...........how can I treat my patients to better themselves? And myself? Do you have treatment videos?

[@vibefrequencyable]

Not just molars....tongue ...swallowong,...even uvula sideways has an effect.

[@patrickmcdonagh539]

My psoas was so tight at one point i felt it every second of every day.. This was years before i knew about left aic right bc pattern.. Was horrible

[@mattfromtheinternet_]

I can sense my back teeth but they don't touch each other without me trying

[@shlyno]

Does wisdom teeth removal effect this?

[@batchelerjr]

I just do mirror affirmations. That keeps my mind right. 😜

[@dgspindoctor]

Love your content, and your shirt, too! Where did you get that shirt?

[@bwa292]

This is insane, I have kerataconus in my left eye which means im legally blind in my left but my right is relatively normal enough to function in everyday life. My body shifts towards my right but once i covered up my right eye I felt my hip shift towards my left side.

[@nivatony468]

How great informations I have discovered your channel and subscribe! If someone removed their teeth molars from the left now they have this pelvic tilt weak hip dropped can he wear teeth realign or replace his molars ? can both help ?

[@ReneeWatts]

This is interesting, I am curious about what the mechanism is in having molar contact that affects our balance? Since we generally don’t walk around with our teeth together (at least we shouldn’t be). Is there any published research on correlation of balance and lack of posterior tooth contact?

[@andyburch1819]

Great point

[@simonestreeter1518]

Perhaps it is just the cure du jour.

[@andyburch1819]

@@simonestreeter1518 🥇

[@mericusta1988]

I feel like synthetic clothes too sometimes will not allow me to relax.

[@MysteryGrey]

@mericusta1988 I feel that, too! Synthetic zap our natural electrical system and flatten our vibration.

[@kathylgoedert]

Wow. I am a mess and don't know where to turn. Ruptured psoas. Falling flat on my face or backwards on my back and head. 3 concussions and multiple injuries. My feet are both weird and I am now disabled and have to use a walker. What now?

[@SrJonAnthony]

Subscribed. I wana make a toast guys... We had three guys in the wolf pack, there used to be one, or two, Neal Hallinan, kneesovertoesguy, Weck Method, now conor harris?

[@sweetvictory3100]

Where is there dentist and head neck people

[@dawncolayco9340]

Hey i agree when I got new crown made my jaw start to be weird alignment then i got a second one on opposite side does feel more aligned. I definitely have messy stuff except when doing pilates when psoas si joint stuff . You are definitely onto stuff for sure .

[@Glenduch]

seems like everything what neal hallinan talks, as if i'm watching his wideo again

[@stevieray7203]

I had braces to fix a dislocated jaw as an adult so my molars never touch unless I force it 🤯

[@deathbybears]

Question: how does this knowledge inform the value of yoga from a scientific perspective?

[@user-gr2dx9pe6v]

What effect would adult onset total blindness have on? Vestibular balance? How might the sudden onset of complete vision loss? Alter the gait and posture?

[@Aleks93k]

Conor, thanks for this information! I have some vision issue. I was checked by a sports neurologist and my left eye is weak (strabismus), near and peripheral focus is worse in my left eye than in my right. Also, the straight left leg flexion test improves when I close my dominant right eye. I tried to train in the occluder and did exercises on the eyes from time to time, but I didn’t get a lasting result. Maybe I need to get glasses?

[@KingoftheJiangl]

This might be a stupid question but what if I got my wisdom teeth pulled

[@cassiuscarter2832]

If your back molars are touching it shouldn't matter most people have them taken out

[@jamesgilmore1684]

I have had hip OA very tight hip flexor and very painful for about 7 years now lower back DDD and balance issues. I have only 1 jaw tooth and vision problems so this makes sense. I drive for a living so may contribute to the problem. What should be my first few exercises to address my hip and balance?

[@Danno5894]

How would you address a client who has all the issues? : teeth and jaw misalignment, vision problems, herniated discs, bad diaphragm function + hernia of the stomach into the diaphragm, the tight muscles in the whole body. There’s just so many problems at once that affect each other, no matter what therapies I try I don’t see progress. So I’ve spent Tens of thousands of dollars probably 30 grand so far and I’m still just as messed up as I was

[@DanHammersViewOnThings]

I’m not claiming this is an answer. I have similar issues. Try very cold showers, 2-5 minutes either once, or maybe even twice a day. Helps with inflammation, and gives an immediate relief. Helps for sleep aswell. And immune system. Just try it. - Personally I combine that with lots of stretching, and, if possible, pressing hard on my own muscle knots via creative solutions. Then cold shower. Periodically, I get much better, then again, my condition is due to constant construction noise / stress, for years. Anyhoo, Just a bro tip.

[@antonvannelli9085]

I have worked with clients with all of the above, though the vision issues are not something I work on directly (though blurry vision that comes with stress is often linked to nervous system state). I had one client who had spent similar amounts by the time they met me in regards to their chronic low back issues. Unfortunately your story is more common than you think. You are right, it is overwhelming to even know where to start. I do 100% agree with Conor though, that it does absolutely start with the brain and reprogramming systems. Check out atheq system on google and read multiple articles in the blog section. You may find them helpful. As always, do your own research and never take anyone's word for it!

[@bornwithstyle]

wowww, if u know anything else on teeth such as overnight grinding and tight jaw/temples i'll be looking forward

[@TheCakeIsALie422]

I’m extremely interested in this. I am a certified yoga teacher and I teach simple versions of connections like this to my clients. It’s extremely helpful for their chronic pain, anxiety, tension etc. How would you recommend I go about getting certified further? I want to be knowledgeable when teaching postural restoration basics.

[@Anakin_X]

So very few chiropractors or physical therapists know about this. Or do they?

[@H3c171]

Very few know/most are just after the $$$

[@seanc.5310]

Almost none. the majority of what they do won't fix anything long term. Stretching is useless is most cases. The industry will be forced to pivot to full body appoaches instead of endlessly treating symptoms of a larger movement issue.

[@aussiegreek4993]

Is it a coincidence that when I’m having a less stressful day & happy mood my psoas pain isn’t there.

[@VS-vv6pq]

5:07 word

[@G4mer_D4d]

The emotions are insane now 😢. My centerline runs down right of center. My lungs don't fill right and I feel heavy.

[@liormuche5624]

Unfortunately i have an open bite and lack of both side of molar contact.. almost 2-3 years like this

[@laisa.]

I feel like after braces my upper teeth are pushed too far back so my normal chewing happens with my lower jaw also pushed back to match the bite. It feel like my mandibular wants to be more forward than what's possible. And I've had vestibular issues for 8 years now..

[@TracyGonzalez-ik5tv]

Man my psoas is so tight.

[@DaveYadaraf]

Do you think that a Mandibular Advancement Device that is used to reduce snoring can eventually cause issues with balance -- in the same way a missing molar might?

[@david1k76]

I had my wisdom teeth removed at 13 what can I do ?

[@hugobosswood9002]

I do a lot of cycling and had an accident last year broke my right clavicle also had to have my teeth removed in two stages and just awaiting my bottom teeth all being extracted. I have issues in my left hip/psoas Can you give any advice as I can do pigeon pose easily with my right leg but unable to do it stood up with left leg any advice would be great from a new follower in the uk

[@tylerbeck3806]

Are you using mostly PRI techniques. I'm interested in your training courses as a newly licensed chiro and was curious where you get your material. Thank you for all you teach on this platform! Ypu helped me and my patients!

[@conorharris]

I use a foundation of PRI with a lot of other techniques and methodologies mixed in! Glad to hear I’ve been helpful to you 🙂

[@radar29]

@@conorharrisdo you offer personal consults ?

[@dawnforlife]

HI Conor, I tried to look for an email to enquire about your programmes but couldn't find one and sent you and instagram message which may have gotten lost. May I know where I can contact to clarify before purchase? Thank you!

[@tomkrings2607]

Okay, so I got a hyperkyphosis with muscle pain on the left. Could it be due to a left aic pattern? Or due to a tight right hipflexor or something diaphragma-related?

[@shamaniccolonic777]

Try to release your diaphragm if you haven't

[@tomkrings2607]

@@shamaniccolonic777 Do you got any suggestion how?

[@clairelegault7046]

I’m totally blind on my left side…lost my eye to an aggressive fungal infection! How do I train with this disability?

[@mrscotchguy]

I wonder if this is where the saying "grit your teeth" when you're in pain?

[@mattilynbryant1351]

So I got tight hips and you’re telling me my teeth are the problem?

[@tangvanle]

I got all my top & bottom teeth removed on the left side during my teen time. I still remember that my right & left legs became uneven for a while & it’s very obvious when standing & walking. Now at the age of 55 many hip, leg & foot got problems when if I’m sitting too long or not doing my stretching or exercise. Please advice since my left side don’t have any teeth what should I do? Do I need to create something to bite on since I’m not wearing any denture?

[@drewd2939]

What do you recommend if I'm missing my right first molar?

[@Jazor50]

So what I’m hearing is that I need my back molars and wisdom teeth

[@TheSpecialOne01]

My third molars, wisdom teeth, are pulled on the left side not the right side, could that be the reason why my left side of my body is allways overused and having a certain sense of tense compared to the right side wich still feels okay and spot on, it even seems to be having a negative for left and positive effect for right. It all started in the months after they were pulled.

[@stevenlengyel9701]

How about brain damage? I have that, can I over come that to feel better ?

[@HusseinSaleh97]

Can short calves cause the brain to keep the psoas muscles tight

[@wookie79logos81]

The tibialis posterior (deep calf muscle) is always tight on the same side as tight iliopsoas - work also on your active ankle dorsiflexion on that tight calf.

[@HusseinSaleh97]

@@wookie79logos81 Not just tight. I believe I am missing 1-2 inches of calf length. I was a toe walker as a kid. I now compensate by walking with a limp. My molars do not have contact either, so I do not know if the root cause is my teeth or my short calves. Though, I think it is my calves because my issues started when I was young. My bite could not have been bad as a kid.