The primary hip flexors are the psoas major and iliacus, which are collectively known as the iliopsoas. The psoas muscle originates in the lower six vertebrae of the spine, while the iliacus ...

Rachele Gilman, stretchologist and director at Stretch inc explains: “The hip flexors consist of several muscles, one of which (the iliopsoas) contains the psoas – the part that connects to ...

While there are a variety of moves that can help address certain issues (like lower back pain), a psoas stretch may be ... while also stretching the hip flexors.” Stand with one foot forward ...

Together, the iliacus and the psoas make up the hip muscle group that ... decreased mobility and flexibility in hip flexors at the front of the thigh, as well as muscle tenderness,” Arnold ...