Anatomy of the psoas The psoas muscle is a long, ribbon-shaped muscle that starts at your lower back, and runs down through your pelvis where it joins the iliacus and connects to the top of your thigh bone (lesser trochanters). You can’t talk or work on the psoas muscle without also mentioning the iliacus. Together, these muscles are known as the iliopsoas muscle and they form the strongest of the hip flexor muscles while also supporting your spine. #anatomy | YOGABODY

The psoas muscle runs from the lower spine to the inside of the femur. When it contracts, it pulls the pelvis into hip flexion (hip bend). This often forces the lower back into compensatory extension, which over time can create dysfunction and pain. Because the psoas is such a deep core muscle, it’s not easy to access directly. In this fascia decompression position, the goal is to release fascial tension in the abdominal region. By easing that tension, we can help the psoas relax, reduce stress