Anatomy of the psoas The psoas muscle is a long, ribbon-shaped muscle that starts at your lower back, and runs down through your pelvis where it joins the iliacus and connects to the top of your thigh bone (lesser trochanters). You can’t talk or work on the psoas muscle without also mentioning the iliacus. Together, these muscles are known as the iliopsoas muscle and they form the strongest of the hip flexor muscles while also supporting your spine. #anatomy | YOGABODY

Dr. Rowe shows how to quickly get rid of psoas muscle and hip flexor pain. A tight psoas muscle is a big overlooked cause of lower back pain. Additionally, it may cause pain in the front of the leg, groin, and hip area. Since it's such a deep muscle, massage is not very effective at releasing tightness or offering relief. Instead, the best method is to focus on activating (loosening) the muscle through mobility exercises and then strengthening the muscle (to prevent issues later on). This video

With a tight psoas muscle, you may experience pain in the lower back, upper groin, buttocks, deep in the abdomen or radiating down the legs. This pain may occur when attempting to flex your hip against resistance or when trying to stand in a fully upright posture. Try this stretch to help stretch it! Twist to the opposite side for a deep stretch and hold for 10 seconds 3x. FOLLOW TO RELAX YOUR BODY! #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy | Moore Wellness