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The psoas muscle, pronounced as "SO-as," is a critical yet muscle in our body. It plays a crucial role in hip flexion and the stability of our lower back and pelvis. When the psoas muscle becomes tight or tense, it can lead to discomfort, pain, and even postural issues. As we saw in the first blog about the Psoas, sometimes it can be blamed for issues that it might not be causing, so testing is crucial before you start treating it. Once you have found the muscle be to part of

Introduction Have you ever heard of the psoas muscle? It's a special muscle in our body that helps us move and stand up straight. In this blog, we'll talk about what the psoas muscle does, why it's important, and what can go wrong with it. What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas muscle is a long, thick muscle deep inside our body. It starts in our lower back, goes through our pelvis, and attaches to our leg bone. This muscle helps us do things like lifting our knee, walking, and