Targeted myofascial release of the iliopsoas: a key intervention in cases of anterior hip impingement, lumbopelvic instability, and referred pain to the groin and medial thigh. Chronic shortening of this deep hip flexor can compromise lumbar lordosis, restrict hip extension, and contribute to neuromuscular dysfunction. One of the major reasons for shortening and dysfunction of this muscle comes from prolonged sitting. Deep tissue release of this muscle is quite effective for improving function b

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