Metatouch Body Balance and Wellness Center

03/04/2026

Sometimes it is not the groin itself. It can come from a slight anterior tilt in the pelvis. When one side tilts forward, the hip flexor can get tight and irritated, which creates that sharp “jab” feeling in the groin when you try to lift your leg.

A simple way to help reset it at home: use a pair of shoes.

Place one shoe under the bottom of the butt cheek on the painful side.
Place the other shoe on the opposite side right under the top of the hip bone.

Then just sit and relax for 5 to 10 minutes and let your body sink into it. This passive position can help rotate the pelvis back toward neutral and reduce pressure on the hip flexor.

Sometimes small adjustments make a big difference.

Give it a try. Worst case, you used a pair of shoes.

If you want more information and exercises like this, check out our online MyoAlign program.

03/02/2026

Everyone is strengthening tennis elbow.

But no one is asking why the forearm is shortened in the first place.

If the shoulder is off, the elbow pays the price.

Pain is often the messenger, not the culprit.

Fix the chain. Then build strength.

02/27/2026

Before you stretch aggressively or start twisting, try this gentle reset.

This is a seated hinge with an isometric hold.
Sit tall. Arms overhead.
Lean forward into a “waiter’s bow” without rounding your back.
Now press up into your hands and hold for 15 to 20 seconds.
Relax. Go a little deeper. Repeat.

What is happening here?
You are activating the muscles while lengthening them at the same time. That is called an isometric contraction. It helps calm protective tension and gives your body permission to move again.

Keep your spine long. Engage your core. Do not collapse.

It is simple. It is gentle. And it can make standing up feel a whole lot easier.

Save this for the next time your back feels “wonky.”

02/26/2026

If it hurts, it is not always helping.

Inflamed tissue does not need more trauma.

There is a smarter way to release the QL.

02/25/2026

When the hip is in a posterior tilt, it can jab into the groin, causing pain and restriction. This movement allows you to manually move the hip enough to stop that impingement.

10/28/2025

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06/23/2025

Last weekend we had the pleasure of being at the event - we got to treat and meet so many amazing people. It was a great experience! Visit MetaTouch.com to make an appointment!

05/16/2025

This client had chronic knee issues. In just one session, we were able to bring both knees in line with his hips and ankles, increasing his range of motion and almost completely eliminating his pain. Most knee issues have very little to do with the knee itself. By creating stability, strength, and alignment in the pelvis—and increasing ankle mobility—most knee pain can be resolved. Simple fascia unwinding and strengthening protocols that we perform at metatouch are the key to better knee health. If you’re suffering from knee pain and haven’t been able to find relief, send us a DM and let’s get you on the calendar!

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09/17/2024