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 ...

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 ...

When I've been working all day at my desk, my hips are tight. When I've just finished a run, my hips are tight. When I've been lying on the couch all day, my hips are tight. I think you see where I'm ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...