Weekend Morning Show With Chris Shelton (LA’s Very Own KTLA 5)

Check our LA’s Very Own Weekend Morning show with me, Chris Shelton 

 

I’m so excited to share with you the segment of me on KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News. Even though what happened during the segment was unexpected, I had a lot of fun!

September is Pain Awareness Month, and what great time to get the word out about how you can fix your own neck, back, and shoulder pain – no pills or surgeries needed. I’ve spent decades working with clients from all walks of life, from celebrities, to veterans, to parents and children.

In this KTLA 5 segment, I shared three simple ways to address one of the biggest causes of back pain: stress.

Stress messes with us in ways we don’t even realize. Our bodies are designed to react when we’re in danger (like when we were running from saber-toothed tigers back in the day), but now it responds the same way when we’re running late or worried about bills. It all gets stored in this one powerful muscle: the PSOAS.

The Psoas: Where Your Pain Starts

This might surprise you, but one of the main culprits behind back pain is your psoas muscle. It’s this deep muscle that connects your lower back to your upper body. When we’re stressed, it tightens up, pulling on your spine, and bam – you’ve got pain. But here’s the good news – you can release it with a few simple stretches that you can do right at home.

In the KTLA segment, I showed the host, Megan, how to do this psoas stretch, and you can follow along! You just need a sturdy surface like a coffee table (not glass!) or a workout bench. Sit on the edge with one leg hanging off and stretch the other leg out in front of you. Hold it for about 15 seconds, and then switch sides. This stretch really helps elongate that muscle and relieve the tension that’s been building up.

After you’ve done the stretch, walk around for a minute. You’ll feel the difference immediately!

Rebooting and Strengthening Your Psoas

But wait, there’s more! I also showed a second technique that really helps strengthen and reboot the psoas muscle. This is crucial because once you’ve stretched it, you want to make sure it’s working correctly again. For this one, you lie face-up and lift your leg a few inches off the table, pulling your toes back, then rotate your leg inward and outward. Do this on both sides to really reset the muscle and prevent that pain from coming back.

These exercises are in my new book, Chris Shelton’s Easy Guide to Fix Neck and Back Pain. I’ve packed it with everything I’ve learned in over 30 years of helping people overcome pain. My goal is to give you the tools to take control of your own healing.

Why It Works

Now, you might be wondering, “Chris, why does this work so well?” Well, the body is connected. When the psoas muscle tightens, it pulls on your spine, compressing the vertebrae and the discs, which can pinch nerves and create that nasty pain.

By doing these stretches and strengthening exercises, you’re not just addressing the symptoms – you’re fixing the root cause of the problem.

That’s what I’m all about – getting to the root of what’s causing your pain.

Pills and surgeries can mask the problem, but they don’t always solve it. I want you to feel empowered to take your health into your own hands, and these techniques are a great place to start.

Why I Wrote This Book

I’ve been on this journey for decades now – from overcoming my own devastating back injury as a teen to helping veterans, elite athletes, and everyday people reclaim their lives from pain. I wrote this book because I want to share everything I’ve learned with as many people as possible. Pain doesn’t have to control your life, and you don’t have to live with it forever.

So if you missed my KTLA segment, you can check out the full recording, and follow along with the stretches at home.

> And if you’re ready to take your healing to the next level, grab a copy of my book here.

It’s full of simple, practical solutions that you can start using right now.

Let’s conquer this together!

Stay healthy and Qi ya later,

Chris