The psoas is a hip flexor connecting from the spine to the femur and lower back. Here are the five best stretches to release the psoas, according to trainers and physical therapists to relieve pain and enhance performance. | Women's Health

Dr. Rowe shows how to quickly get rid of psoas muscle and hip flexor pain. A tight psoas muscle is a big overlooked cause of lower back pain. Additionally, it may cause pain in the front of the leg, groin, and hip area. Since it's such a deep muscle, massage is not very effective at releasing tightness or offering relief. Instead, the best method is to focus on activating (loosening) the muscle through mobility exercises and then strengthening the muscle (to prevent issues later on). This video

Psoas major anatomy: The psoas major is a deep muscle that originates from the transverse processes, vertebral bodies, and intervertebral discs of T12 to L5. It travels downward through the pelvic cavity, passes deep to the inguinal ligament, and inserts into the lesser trochanter of the femur. Along its course, it lies adjacent to the lumbar plexus, ureter, and abdominal aorta. It’s innervated by branches of the lumbar plexus, primarily from spinal nerves L1 to L3, and occasionally L4. Function