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The Iliopsoas muscle group

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Psoas muscle groupA few days ago I went to see Jay Ruddock who does Structural Integration/Rolfing in Bath. The treatment was interesting and effective, as expected. Now I’ve now got some of my missing mobility back. Thanks Jay!

I still find it fascinating how manipulating attachments (where muscles and ligaments attach to bone) can have such a great effect. Proof that working on one thing affects another.

We spoke briefly about the Psoas muscle (which amazingly attaches our spine to our legs) and I asked him if he’d seen this picture.

So, here you go Jay (and anyone else who finds it). Isn’t she a beauty?

As an aisde, Liz Koch has dedicated her life to the Psoas muscle. Imagine that? One life, one muscle. Fantastic! I wonder which muscle she’ll choose in her next life.

Picture credit: Bonkless.wordpress.com