Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD Key Takeaways The iliopsoas muscle is the major flexor of the hip joint, made up ...

Taking care of your psoas muscle is important for hip mobility. Here are 3 stretches to help you avoid psoas pain and injury. Share on Pinterest Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images The ...

The psoas is a large, powerful muscle that runs from the lower back to the femur (thigh bone). Lunges and other psoas stretches can help relieve tension in the psoas muscle. Share on Pinterest Tony ...

Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line.

What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas (pronounced so-ezz) muscles are two large muscles in your lower back. You have one on either side of your spine. They're the main muscular connection between your ...

Low-back pain is plaguing the nation! And if your run, bike, or sit too much, tight hips could be contributing to the ache around your spine. A major hip flexor muscle, the psoas, not only draws the ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed ...

Possible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and ...

Tight hip flexors are the second most common complaint I hear - right after tight hamstrings. Chronically tight hip flexors are annoying, achy, and they often contribute to lower back pain. When your ...