Full-body stretching is a great way to become more flexible, increase mobility, and decrease pain. While there are a variety of moves that can help address certain issues (like lower back pain), a ...

Loosen up tight hips fast with this 5-minute yoga stretch focused on your hip flexors and psoas muscles. Perfect for all levels, this short routine helps counteract long hours of sitting, improve ...

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 ...

The psoas is a deep hip flexor that connects to the spine and extends down to our femur, says Kristen Lettenberger, DPT, CSCS, physical therapist at Bespoke Treatments. Its main function is to bring ...

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 ...

For many runners, tight or achy hip flexors pop up at some point during training. But you shouldn’t just ignore them, as it’s often a sign your muscles need some TLC. Your iliopsoas is one of the ...

I'm sure you've been told that your depression, your fear, and your anxiety is all in your head. Actually, it may all be in your ass. That's thanks to the psoas major muscle, sometimes called the ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been dealing with hip pain or tight hips, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can be caused by commonplace things, ...

When elite ultrarunner Mike Wolfe laced up for a tempo run in June 2009, his right hip flexor felt tender and sore. But nothing out of the ordinary for a runner who, in a weekend, can cover 75 miles ...

Ease into your hips with this focused 5-minute yoga stretch 🦵 to open your psoas and hip flexors. Ideal for anyone who sits a lot, runs, or feels tightness in the front body. This short session helps ...