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Lower Back Pain Answers: Relieving That Pain Your Doctor Can't Explain

Relieve Your Lower Back Pain NOW with free videos of stretching, strengthening, & somatic movement therapy.

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Flexibility Training Program for Pain Relief and Enhanced Performance

This flexibility training program for pain relief and enhanced performance utilizes the gentle but powerful method of Active Isolated Stretching.

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A Twisted Pelvis, also called Pelvic Torsion, Can Be Corrected

A twisted pelvis, also called pelvic torsion, is extremely common but often remains undiagnosed. It is caused by hip flexor dysfunction but can be corrected.

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RALF Pattern (Full article at: lower-back-pain-answers.com/the-ralf-pattern.html)

I’m seeing some promising results for the first time in 5 years. The lunge correction is great. I’ve been told my gait disturbance is due to right Psoas

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About Site Author of Lower Back Pain Answers

Biographical information about Stephen O'Dwyer, CNMT, the site author of Lower-Back-Pain-Answers.com.

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Healing the Hidden Root of Pain | Iliopsoas Self-Treatment Program

Iliopsoas Syndrome, the not well-understood dysfunction of the primary hip flexors, can be healed using the 4-phase system developed by Stephen O'Dwyer, CNMT.

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Lower Back and Hip Pain | 7 Frequently Overlooked Causes

Lower back and hip pain are often experienced simultaneously. Here are seven common but frequently overlooked causes at the root of the problem.

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The Iliopsoas Muscle and its Frequently Overlooked Syndrome

The iliopsoas is actually two muscles, the iliacus and the psoas, and is frequently overlooked in diagnosis as a source of lower back, hip, groin and leg pain.

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Finally I found advice specific for iliacus.

Hello Stephen, I'm so happy to have found your program, specifically the content about easing the iliacus. Iliopsoas advice is plentiful, which I have

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Hey Stephen

Another question, if I have an anterior pelvic tilt will this only work once I fix it (anterior pelvic tilt) first??

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Hello, I have a quick question.

When I try to do the self-massage portion (calming the muscle down) my side muscles are so tight that I have no power to sink and then turn. Is there

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Hello, I just came across your program and it’s amazing. But I do have a question.

Is there a specific reason as to why each phase should be done one day at a time?

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R QL still tight

Love your approach to active stretch. My Right QL still is tighter than my left and occasionally flares after tennis or gardening. It will temporarily

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Diaphragmatic Breathing | Relieving Back Pain with Your Breath

Diaphragmatic breathing is essential in order for the back muscles to completely relax. A simple strategy to relieve lower back pain? Correct breathing.

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Hope

Hi Stephen, Thanks for giving me hope for relief to my chronic pain as I had given up completely. I honestly think that you might be

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Hamstring Stretches | 6 Variations | Seated, Supine & Standing

Six effective hamstring stretches to improve performance, prevent injury and relieve lower back pain. Featuring Active Isolated Stretching.

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Lower Back Pain Causes | Focus on Musculoskeletal Causes and Solutions

Lower back pain causes fall into three major categories: Musculoskeletal Causes, Pathological Causes, & Aggravating Factors.

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Sensory Motor Amnesia | A Powerful, Hidden Cause of Lower Back Pain

Sensory Motor Amnesia is at work when your brain forgets how to relax your muscles. One result can be lower back pain. But somatic movement therapy can help.

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Best Stretching Videos to Relieve Stiffness and Pain

The most comprehensive source of FREE stretching videos on the web, specifically designed to relieve lower back pain.

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Stress Relief Meditation | Guided Mindfulness Practice

This stress relief meditation page provides several guided meditations including mindfulness of breathing, of the body, of emotions, and of thoughts.

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