The psoas and iliacus (your hip flexors) attach to the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hips. When functioning optimally, they support these areas in their natural alignment. If these muscles become tight or if one side becomes tighter than the other, it creates an imbalance in the body.
Tension in these muscles can create an anterior pelvic tilt, pelvic rotation, pelvic upslip or hip hike.
The pelvis begins to rotate, the spine curves, and the way your legs attach to the hip joints is affected (creating a functional or apparent leg length discrepancy). Then other surrounding muscles in the lower back, hips, and glutes tighten up even more.
If tension and imbalance in these areas is contributing to your pain, here's how our products can help.
Mark: releases the iliacus and psoas muscles with precise pressure
Orbit: releases the piriformis and other deep hip rotators in the glute region with broad pressure; can also be used to warm up the hip flexors before using the Mark
Band: helps strengthen key muscles around your core, glutes, and hips to create stability around a better alignment
Book: our Founder's book Tight Hip, Twisted Core - The Key to Unresolved Pain offers deeper insights into muscle tension and how it is impacting your pain, helping you understand how to address the root cause
When used consistently over time, the Aletha Health products support less muscle tension, better alignment, and increased strength & stability. This combination has helped many people improve their pain, and we hope it will help you too.
For best results, use the Aletha Health products together and alongside other stretches and exercises. Please check with your healthcare practitioner for which stretches and exercises are most appropriate for you.
*The information contained herein is for general informational and illustrative purposes and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice or a substitute for your doctor’s care
.*Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and prior to using any Aletha Health products.
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