These are commonly known as your hip flexor muscles. They are located at the top front of your legs and help to raise your leg upwards. They are activated every time you bend at the hips. They join in the top of the thigh and travel through your pelvis and onto your lower spine. These muscles are usually short because of the amount of sitting that we do, therefore, they can be a cause of lower back pain.
The psoas muscles and the abdominal muscles are opposing pairs (agonist and antagonist) as well as synergists (mutual helpers). Closely coordinated interaction between the two is healthy. Poor coordination between the two can create problems.
Therefore, it is very important to keep muscle groups strong.
A great way to work your iliopsoas muscles is in the pool.
Try running from one side to other side of the pool. This is a great exercise. Do as many reps as you can.
Use a flotation device and bicycle your legs below you.
Stand in the pool. Lift one leg out in front of you without bending your knee.
Do lunges.
Jump from leg to leg while lifting your knee as high as possible.
Basically, any hip flexion will strengthen your iliopsoas.
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