PSOAS STRETCH
(Image 1) To start, kneel on one knee. This will be the side you will be stretching. Place the opposite foot flat on the ground in front of you. Start with the front foot slightly in front of the the upside knee.
Throughout this stretch, keep your upper body upright and neutral.
(Image 2) Keeping the upper body/spine neutral and upright, begin the stretch by shifting your hips forward past the downside knee. This should create a stretching sensation over the front of the hip and you may feel a stretch deep in the low back as well. For a more advanced/aggressive stretch you can either 1) lean backward slightly from the hips OR 2) Lift back foot toward the buttock using the hand on the same side of the stretch.
NOTE Sometimes, the psoas can be difficult to stretch on your own...WE CAN HELP! Check back tomorrow to see our post on a common treatment method we use in office for Psoas pain and tightness.