13/02/2025
The Significance of the Psoas: Why Release is Key to Your Well-being
Have you heard of the psoas?
The psoas muscle, often called the "muscle of the soul," is one of the most important yet overlooked muscles in the body. It runs deep within the core, integrating into the deep ventral fascia. Connecting the spine to the legs, it plays a crucial role in posture, stability, and movement. The psoas is also highly responsive to the sympathetic nervous system, contracting in response to our fight, flight, and freeze responses. Every time you walk, run, or even breathe deeply, your psoas is at work.
But the psoas does more than support physical movement, pelvic alignment, and muscle activation—it’s also closely linked to emotional health. This deep muscle is known to store stress and trauma, which can lead to chronic tension, pain, and a feeling of being "stuck" both physically and emotionally. When the psoas is tight or imbalanced, some of the symptoms you may experience include:
Lower and mid-back pain
Sciatica or nerve impingement
Hip and knee discomfort
Digestive issues
Shallow breathing
Persistent fatigue
.. among other signs of imbalance.
Releasing the psoas can unlock powerful shifts. Not only can it activate supporting muscles, relieve pain, and improve mobility, but it can also create a profound sense of release—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
In treatments, I gently work with the body and specific psoas activation points to release contraction and tension. This allows the nervous system to return to a rest and digest state, bringing the body into deeper balance, alignment, and ease. This process can be life-changing, especially for those burdened by chronic pain, tension, or unresolved trauma.
Curious to learn more or experience the benefits of psoas, fascia, and trauma release? Let’s connect and explore how this gentle yet powerful work can support your healing journey.