Everyone has heard the word Psoas used when referring to core muscles or hip flexors but what, really, is the Psoas?
The Psoas muscle is a truly remarkable muscle that helps us move, walk, and dance. The Psoas is the only muscle to attach the spine to the leg, allowing for the movement of walking. Many people consider it the core muscle of the body!
The Psoas major is a large muscle that attaches at T12, the bottom of the thoracic spine continuing along the lumbar spine to L4, and then runs through the pelvic bowl and over the front of the hip, finally attaching to the top of the femur.
The Psoas is traditionally thought of as a hip flexor, meaning it is a muscle that brings the trunk and leg closer together and closes the joint. There are new Psoas experts that want to change our interpretation of the psoas. They believe this important muscle should not be classified as a flexor because in doing so we then want to stretch or strengthen it like we would any flexor, but the Psoas is different.
Mindfulness with Kids
With kids home for the holidays, and grandchildren visiting, the whole family is together. While everyone is coming together to spend time as a family, it can be difficult to get them off of the couch and away from their smartphones. Creating a time for mindful fitness is a great way to get them unplugged for a moment. And all you need is a mini stability ball and a mat!
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from being sedentary for prolonged periods of time. For those who are
tied to their desks though there are options! You don’t have to quit
your desk job just add a couple of these into your day!
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