Psoas stretches can help relieve and lengthen tight muscles. Here, experts share exercises, like leg raises and bridge pose, to relieve pain and tension.

Here, with the help of two physical therapists, we explain what the psoas muscle is, why it’s worth paying attention to, what a tight psoas feels like, and simple yet effective psoas stretches ...

3. Side-Lying Iliopsoas Stretch If you’re willing to lie down in the name of your psoas, this is the stretch for you.

Psoas stretches can help relieve and lengthen tight muscles. Here, experts share exercises, like leg raises and bridge pose, to relieve pain and tension.

The psoas muscle can become tight from sitting too much, but simple stretches can relieve pain and tension. Learn more.

How to Protect the Psoas Muscle Some of the best ways to help prevent muscle injuries are to warm up and stretch before you exercise or do any vigorous physical activities.

The psoas muscle resides in the body's pelvic region, connecting the lower back to the upper thigh. It is essential for many different body functions.

Stretching and exercise can be used to help prevent iliopsoas bursitis. One of the primary causes is friction and rubbing that can occur when the hips are too tight.

What it does: Stretches the hamstrings and hip flexors of both legs. (Even though you might expect the forward fold to shorten the psoas muscle, the position of the legs away from the body ...

Psoas stretches can help relieve and lengthen tight muscles. Here, experts share exercises, like leg raises and bridge pose, to relieve pain and tension.