The psoa is a deep muscle which runs down on a diagonal from thoracic vertebrae 12 through the pelvis and then to the inside of the upper thigh bone (click on photo to see a larger view). We actually have two psoa, one on each side of the spine (technically psoai not psoas… ...
Here is an interesting excerpt from Chronic Pelvic Pain by Steege, Metzger and Levy.
“Pelvic congestion can lead to varicosities within the uterine ligaments, fallopian tubes, or veins of the prostate and scrotum (varicocele). Pelvic congestion is often found in both sexes when no other obvious pathologic cause of pelvic pain can be… ...
Chi Nei Tsang is a form of bodywork used thousands of years ago in China by Taoist monks to strengthen and purify their bodies on their journey to enlightenment. CNT encompasses massage, breath work and chi… ...
Many of you probably already know that I’m a Restorative Exercise™ Specialist (RES). This work has really changed my life, personally and professionally. As a massage therapist, I’m hunched forward as I work the knots out of other people’s muscles. This has led to chronic neck and shoulder tension (mine) as well as contributed to headaches and a posture of hyperkyphosis (rounding forward of thoracic...
