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Explore practical articles, clinical insights and educational resources for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, athletic trainers and other healthcare practitioners.

ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships
CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations
TECHNIQUESMassage, manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches
PRACTICEEvidence, professional development and self-care

Blogs and Articles

Psoas Release Technique
The Psoas Muscle: What It Does, How It Gets Injured, and How to Treat It
Psoas - One of the Most Important Muscles in Your Body Ever heard of the psoas muscle? If not, you’re not alone—it’s one of the most important muscles in your... Lire plus...
The Psoas Muscle and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection - Niel Asher Education
The Psoas Muscle and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection
The Psoas Muscle and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection The human body is a marvel of interconnected systems, and sometimes, discomfort or pain in one area can be the result... Lire plus...
How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle - Niel Asher Education
How to Locate, Test and Stretch the Psaos Muscle
About the Psoas Muscle The psoas muscle, also known as the iliopsoas muscle, is a deep-seated muscle located in the lower part of the torso, stretching from the lumbar spine... Lire plus...
Iliopsoas - how and why to take care of psoas! - Niel Asher Education
Iliopsoas - how and why to take care of psoas!
How to Stretch the Psoas Muscle Whether you are a beginner or an advanced exerciser, knowing how to stretch the psoas muscle is crucial. This will help you get the... Lire plus...
Trigger Points in the Iliopsoas Muscles (Groin Pain) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points in the Iliopsoas Muscles (Groin Pain)
      The Iliopsoas Muscles Explained - Dr Jonathan Kuttner        The Iliopsoas Muscles      Iliopsoas Trigger Points Illustrated   The “Give the Psoas a Break” Exercise.... Lire plus...
Trigger Points in the Psoas Muscles (Groin Pain) - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Points in the Psoas Muscles (Groin Pain)
      The Iliopsoas Muscles Explained - Dr Jonathan Kuttner      The Iliopsoas Muscles     Iliopsoas Trigger Points Illustrated   The “Give the Psoas a Break” Exercise. A... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating the Iliopsoas Group - Niel Asher Education
Unlocking Comfort: Effective Iliopsoas Trigger Point Therapy for Pain Relief
   How to Find and Treat Psoas Trigger Points    This muscle group lies deep in the abdominal cavity, and is too often overlooked Trigger points in the iliopsoas frequently contribute... Lire plus...
Stretching for Pain Relief - The Psoas Muscles - Niel Asher Education
Stretching for Pain Relief - The Psoas Muscles
  Iliopsoas - Trigger Point Anatomy    Stretching the Psoas Muscles The psoas major and iliacus are considered part of the posterior abdominal wall because of their position and cushioning... Lire plus...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Psoas - Niel Asher Education
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Psoas
  Treating trigger points in the psoas muscles - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner MD    Contrary to some common misconceptions, trigger points in the psoas muscles can be treated safely and effectively... Lire plus...
Treating Trigger Points - Iliopsoas - Niel Asher Education
Treating Trigger Points - Iliopsoas
  Treating Iliopsoas - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner   Iliopsoas The iliacus and psoas major (including the psoas minor if one is present) combine to provide a deceleration of internal rotation of... Lire plus...
Understanding the Psoas as a Major Mechanism - Niel Asher Education
Understanding the Psoas as a Major Mechanism
 Psoas Trigger Points and Pain Maps   Trigger Point Therapy - Online Master Course   Any force of the Psoas (muscular contraction) can stimulate and massage organs such as the... Lire plus...