31/07/2023
THE PSOAS MUSCLE
Sedentary lifestyle such as prolonged sitting holds the psoas muscle in a flexed position at the hip. As the muscle fatigues, it loses extensibility which subsequently leads to stiffness and reduced mobility. These symptoms will become especially apparent in the lower back and hip.
If one side of the psoas gets tight, it can pull on laterally on the low back spine. The muscle pulls and shortens one side of the spine into an over-arched position. This could continuously cause an increased arch, or extension, of the spine, leading to gradual compression of the spinal discs and joints if left untreated.
If you are experiencing pain in the low back, sacroiliac joint region of the hip, it is worth your time to determine whether or not addressing your hip flexors may help. For more information, kindly contact us @ 011-56695308.