Psoas

It’s also called the Iliopsoas, but let's keep it simple so everyone understands.

 Tightness and swelling of the Psoas can cause pressure on the Sciatic and Femoral nerve which causes pain that can be felt in the low, mid back, pelvis, buttock, thigh, groin and genitals.

It is attached to the last 6 mobile vertebrae also called T12 to S5. Together with the Trapezius muscle that is attached to the spine from the Thoracic 12 (T12) to the base of the skull, these two muscles attach to and span the entire spine.

If the Psoas is tight it has a downwards pull so the vertebrae’s are being slightly pulled down, because the Trapezius shares the T12 with the Psoas it automatically gets pulled downwards as well and thus can cause problems in upper back and neck.

A short tight muscle that runs over a joint creates compression or pressure. The thinnest and weakest part of the disc is most likely to be damaged.

This weakening of the disc structures can cause a bulge or rupture, the so called slipped disc.

This slipped disc can then put pressure on the Sciatic nerve which is what we call that Sciatica.

So a problem with the Psoas can cause a bunch of problems from back, hip to neck and shoulder.

With Bowen we have a special procedure for the Psoas that can help relax the muscle.

Give Bowen Therapy a try and find out for yourself how it can help you and your wellbeing.

Martine your Bowen Therapist