What Is Muscle Tension?
Muscle tension is the nervous system holding a muscle in a partial, guarded contraction on purpose. It is not simply tissue that got tight from use and needs to be...
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Supine-to-Sit Test: How to Check Pelvic Alignment and Correct It at Home
The supine-to-sit test is a simple at-home assessment that reveals whether your pelvis is out of alignment and being affected by tight muscles. You lie on your back, note the...
What Is the Psoas Muscle?
The psoas muscle is a long, deep hip flexor that runs from your lower spine below the level of your ribs down through your abdomen, to finally attach at the...
How Long Does It Take the Hip Hook to Work?
Many people notice a reduction in muscle tension after a single 90-second Hip Hook session. In a clinical trial, 71% of participants experienced less muscle tension, and 27% reported less...
What Does Sitting All Day Do to Your Body?
If you sit at a desk most of the day, the pain building through your back, hips, neck, and shoulders by evening has a specific origin, and it usually isn't...
What Is Ischemic Compression? The Science of Prolonged Pressure and Releasing Tight Muscles
Ischemic compression is a manual therapy technique in which direct, sustained pressure is applied to a tense area within a muscle, without movement or rubbing, and held long enough for...