Ask Coach E
Episode 3

0. Coach E: Intro [0:00]

Welcome message from Coach E 

1. Blaz: Techniques for a straight T-Spine [2:45]

Briefly explain and give some practical tool-technique for the T spine. Most of the workouts are related with mobility, and preventing T kyhposis. My perosnal case is opposite : I do have straight T spine (doing a lot of backbends in yoga) and straight Neck.

2. Diane: Persistent low back and hip pain [4:25]

How can I manage persistent low back and hip pain potentially linked to stress and neuroplastic pain, despite exercise and physiotherapy?

3. Louise: Causes of SI-Joint Pain and Hip Rotation [9:55]

"SI joint pain improved with Hip Pain Solution but recently returned (4–5/10). A chiropractor found slight hip rotation. Why might this happen despite consistent effort?"

4. Christopher: Pain when doing Knee to Chest exercises. [13:42]

"I’m in the acute phase of the Hip Pain Solution but find the ASMR posterior exercise (knee-to-chest) painful. Is there a modification or an easier routine to help me progress without pain?"

I definite have bone on bone and just had another Xray aas have had for 3 years. It has not progressed much and doing everything to avoid surgery as already had a broken ankle with lots of metal as a result of an accident which I am pretty sure led to hip arthritis.

5. Rex: Pelvic movement during deep squat  [18:03]

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I have a tendency to lower down with the pelvic area feeling as though it is going almost straight down toward the heels. I’m pretty sure this is not correct, it feels like it tends to push the knees too far forward right away and I also can’t go down very far.

How should the pelvis move during the descent of a deep squat, and are there additional cues to improve the movement?

6. Gregor: Iliopsoas activation tips [20:13]

I still have trouble to figure out how (ilio)psoas activation feels like. Is it more in the groin, in the front outer hip, or perhaps in the low back, perhaps a combination of those?

7. Maria: Exercises to strengthen left hip and glutes  [24:31]

I have slight left hip dysplasia, groin pain, and can't put on my left sock. I've also developed right Achilles tendinitis and joint pain, possibly linked to perimenopause. What exercises can help strengthen my left hip and glutes so that I can put on my socks again.

8. Darren: Hip pain from front/side kicks [26:08]

As a karate practitioner, I get hip pain (front and sides) from roundhouse kicks. Warm-ups like kettlebell swings, chops, and Paloff presses help, but spasms sometimes still occur. Any quick exercises to better target the front and side hips for warming up?

9. Lesley: Tips for tight calves.  [29:28]

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I have tight calves ALL the time and pretty constant achilles ‘discomfort’ (R heel and above) - maybe a 6 - what can I do? I haven’t spotted anything for these.

This has been going on for more than a year…no event. Could footwear be a cause? Mainly flat (Vans for instance).

10. Joost: Marathon training program recommendation [31:19]

I’m working through your Hip Pain Solution course for my left hip. But I also have pain in my left knee (possibly patellar tendinitis or bursitis) and pain in my left shin and ankle (which might be referred pain from my hip).


How should I prioritize my different issues?

Should I continue to focus on the hip? When should I tackle my knee? And when for my shin/ankle? All at once, or one after the other?

Many thanks!

11. Coach E: Conclusion [33:15]


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