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.
Joseph Dever, PhD, DABT
Dr. Joseph Dever, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a PhD in molecular and environmental toxicology, works as a toxicologist and analytical scientist for a dietary supplement company. With a background in toxicology and nutrition, Dr. Dever works on research relevant to both biological and analytical investigations. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology.