Back pain? Blame the psoas. Seems as if everybody wants to dive headfirst into their psoas at the first sign of trouble with the lumbopelvic-hip region. Perhaps no other muscle is blamed more for causing problems than the psoas. Yes, it is an important stabilizer of the lumbar spine, but it shouldn't be the only one on which you focus. There is another big player on the scene: the iliacus.
Amber Brooks, DC, CACCP, RN
Dr. Amber Brooks is the author of 15 Things Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Your Child and founded Whole Child Wellness to bridge alternative and traditional medicine by providing individualized and comprehensive approaches to pediatric wellness. Her educational background is vast, with four Bachelor of Science degrees and her doctorate in chiropractic from Parker University. Dr. Brooks is a board-certified pediatric chiropractor, registered nurse and craniosacral therapist. Outside her private practice she offers physician consulting, training via monthly webinars, and mentoring, and is also available for speaking engagements. Visit her at www.mychildwellness.com or www.dramberbrooks.com and follow her on Facebook at \""whole child wellness.\"""