Releasing the Psoas: The THREE things your brain MUST sense.

Summary

The transcript discusses the role of sensory input in inhibiting overactive muscles, particularly the SOAS muscle, and the importance of understanding its integration with larger systems like the respiratory and motor movement systems. It emphasizes the body's asymmetry and how the brain processes sensory information from the left and right sides differently, affecting posture and movement. The video script includes demonstrations of techniques to manipulate sensory input through the left heel, molar, and peripheral vision to immediately inhibit overactive muscles, highlighting the effectiveness of these methods in restoring balance and neutrality in the body.

Takeaways

• 🧠 The brain must sense three things to inhibit or relax overactive SOAS muscles: heels, molars, and peripheral vision, especially on the left side.
• 🔄 The SOAS muscle is not an isolated entity; it's integrated into the respiratory, motor movement, and postural reflex systems.
• 🫁 The diaphragm's role is crucial as the SOAS muscle cannot be separated from it; the right and left diaphragms are different in size and function.
• 💪 Postural imbalances like the left AIC pattern arise from the body's asymmetry and the brain's differential sensory processing.
• 🦷 Molars are significant for maintaining balance in the body's sensory systems; missing molars can lead to postural and muscular imbalances.
• 👀 Peripheral vision, particularly on the left, is essential for proper body orientation and spatial awareness.
• 🧘 Posture Restoration techniques aim to manipulate sensory input to correct muscular imbalances and restore balance.
• 🩺 The absence of left molars can cause overactive hip flexors and limited neck range of motion due to the brain's sensory processing.
• 👓 Vision plays a critical role in postural alignment; incorrect vision correction can lead to muscular imbalances and sensory processing issues.
• 💡 Neurosensory techniques can be more effective than traditional exercises in addressing postural and muscular imbalances by directly influencing the brain's perception.
• 🩰 The 90/90 hip lift with right arm reach and balloon technique is an example of a Posture Restoration exercise that can help rebalance the body without causing discomfort or instability.

Q & A

What are the three things the brain must sense to inhibit or relax overactive SOAS muscles?

The brain must sense the heels, molars, and peripheral vision, particularly on the left side, to inhibit or relax overactive SOAS muscles.

Why is it not effective to stretch the SOAS muscle from a brain perspective?

Stretching the SOAS muscle does not make sense from a brain perspective because the SOAS is embedded in three larger systems and does not operate independently. The brain won't understand what you're trying to do with that muscle without addressing its connections to the respiratory, motor movement, and postural reflex systems.

How does the right diaphragm contribute to the left AIC pattern?

The right diaphragm is larger than the left, which contributes to the left AIC pattern by pulling the pelvis forward on the left side. This shift in weight to the right side is a result of the asymmetry in the respiratory system and leads to the left pelvis coming forward into hip flexion, keeping the left SOAS overactive.

What is the significance of the left side in the context of posture restoration?

The left side is significant in posture restoration because it is often the site of overactive muscles due to the body's natural asymmetry and the brain's preferential sensing of the right side structures. Addressing issues on the left side can help restore balance and inhibit overactive muscles like the left SOAS and hip flexors.

How can manipulating sensory input through the left heel inhibit overactive SOAS muscles?

Manipulating sensory input through the left heel can inhibit overactive SOAS muscles by providing the brain with a sense of the left heel, which can immediately inhibit the overactive hip flexors. This is because the brain is able to integrate this sensory input and adjust the muscle activity accordingly.

Why are left molars (MERS) important for the stability and movement system?

Left molars (MERS) are important for the stability and movement system because they contribute to the brain's ability to sense and process information from the left side of the body. Without left molars, the individual may default to a right-dominant pattern, leading to an imbalance and potential overactivity of muscles on the left side.

How does the visual system play a role in the left AIC pattern?

The visual system plays a role in the left AIC pattern by influencing how the brain processes peripheral vision. If there are issues with the left eye, such as high astigmatism, it may cause the left eye to hyperfocus and not process left peripheral vision effectively. This can contribute to the left AIC pattern by making it difficult to shift the body's weight to the left side and maintain balance.

What is the 90/90 hip lift with right arm reach and balloon technique?

The 90/90 hip lift with right arm reach and balloon technique is a posture restoration exercise that involves lying on the ground, lifting the hips, squeezing a balloon with the left knee, and reaching forward with the right arm while blowing into the balloon. This technique is designed to help the brain understand how to activate the left hamstring, which can inhibit overactive left SOAS and hip flexors.

How can addressing issues with vision and jaw teeth impact the left AIC pattern?

Addressing issues with vision and jaw teeth can impact the left AIC pattern by correcting imbalances in sensory input. For example, correcting vision with the appropriate glasses or ensuring proper jaw alignment can help the brain process sensory information more evenly across both sides of the body, reducing the dominance of the right side and allowing for better balance and muscle activation.

What is the underlying issue that leads to overactivity of the left SOAS and hip flexors?

The underlying issue that leads to overactivity of the left SOAS and hip flexors is modern life's impact on our natural asymmetry. Sitting too much and injuries can exacerbate the body's inherent asymmetry, leading to a right-dominant pattern that causes these muscles to become overactive.

How do posture restoration techniques help with muscle imbalances?

Posture restoration techniques help with muscle imbalances by addressing the neurological and sensory input aspects of muscle function. These techniques aim to change the brain's processing of sensory information, which in turn can relax overactive muscles and restore balance to the body's posture and movement patterns.