The psoas muscle plays a crucial role in supporting your posture and facilitating basic movements such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, and running. It is located deep within your abdomen. Therefore, it is often overlooked when it comes to muscle injuries. You may wonder, “can you tear your psoas muscle?” The short answer is yes, you can tear your psoas muscle, which can lead to significant discomfort and functional limitations.
ANF Therapy® is a frequency-based approach that utilizes wearable devices, ANF Devices, which are applied directly to the skin. These devices are configured with bio-coded frequencies, aiming to support the natural healing mechanisms and promote physiological balance.
In this blog, we will explore how you can tear the psoas muscle, its injuries, and treatment options.
What is the psoas muscle?
The psoas muscle is a long, ribbon-shaped muscle located deep in the lower back, specifically in the lumbar region. You use your psoas muscle to move your Lower back, hips, and upper legs (thighs).
What are the functions of the psoas muscle?
Your psoas muscle supports your back and stabilizes your posture. The functions of the psoas muscle include:
- Supporting your back when you are sitting down
- Help in flexing your hips
- Maintain your posture
- Walking and climbing
- Stabilise the upper part of your femur bone
What is psoas syndrome?
Psoas syndrome is a clinical condition in which you feel pain and inflammation in your distal iliopsoas tendon, with less frequent involvement of the psoas muscle. It usually involves active people, such as athletes and jumpers, due to overuse trauma.
Can you tear your psoas muscle?
Yes, you can tear your psoas muscle when you push your body too hard, too quickly. This can happen in different situations like:
- Running and sprinting
- Lifting heavy weights in the gym
- Sudden movements such as jumping
- Playing high-impact exercises such as soccer and basketball
How do you know if you have torn your psoas muscle?
If you wonder whether you’ve torn your psoas muscle, here are some common signs and symptoms that can help. These are:
- Pain in your lower abdomen or groin: You may feel sudden, sharp pain at the site where your muscle is located. This pain may worsen with slight activities and be noticeable while sitting or standing.
- Limited movement: The Psoas muscle helps your body move. Therefore, when there is injury to this muscle, you cannot move easily.
- Stiffness: The area surrounding your psoas muscle in your lower back becomes stiff and swollen.
- Pain during physical activity: You may feel pain during or after physical activities
- Swelling or bruising: In severe cases, you may notice swelling or bruising in the affected areas.
What are the risk factors for psoas tears?
A psoas tear can occur in anyone, but certain individuals are at a higher risk than others. These include the following:
- Hockey players
- Soccer players
- Basketball players
- Dancers
- Individuals with a history of hip replacement surgery
- History of fall
How to prevent psoas muscle injury?
You can prevent psoas muscle injuries by focusing on flexibility, strength, and proper posture. It is the core muscle that is involved in various body movements such as sitting, walking, and running. You can protect it by adapting the following:
- Proper warmup before the activity
- Exercises to strengthen the core muscles
- Stretch your psoas muscle regularly
- Maintain your body posture
- Avoid sudden movements
How does ANF Therapy® help with a torn psoas muscle?
ANF Therapy® or Amino Neuro Frequency Therapy is a frequency-based approach. It is applied by trained healthcare professionals to aid in the treatment, prevention, and relief of musculoskeletal injuries such as psoas tears. This therapy is helpful for managing related issues such as pain, swelling, discomfort, and limited mobility. It is designed for use in physical rehabilitation, neuromusculoskeletal care, and supportive treatment settings.
Outcomes:
ANF Therapy® is a non-invasive and chemical-free method. It uses small carbonised metal devices that are applied to the skin. In a real-world study involving 1,054 patients across 45 countries, pain levels decreased significantly, from 7.6 to 3.1 out of 10 with ANF Therapy®. Common pain areas included the lower back, knee, neck, and shoulder. Patients also showed reduced swelling and improved range of motion. Satisfaction was high (92/100), and side effects, such as dry mouth, headache, and fatigue, were mild and short-term, reported by 42% of patients. The results are promising but should be interpreted with caution.
Start your journey with ANF Therapy®:
ANF Therapy® is the newest frequency-based approach. If you are suffering from a psoas tear, consult an ANF Practitioner or find an ANF Therapist at https://www.anftherapy.com/find-clinic/ to discuss how ANF Therapy® can help.
If you’re a healthcare practitioner and want to enhance your clinical skills with frequency medicine, learn more about the ANF Therapy® and ANF Clinical education program by visiting www.anfacademy.com.
Other ways to manage the psoas tear:
Other natural ways to manage a psoas tear are:
- Take rest and avoid any physical activity
- Apply an ice pack or heat pad
- Strengthen your core muscles
- Massage
- Dry needling
Conclusion:
A torn or strained psoas muscle can cause deep pain in the hip or lower back and make simple movements like walking or standing difficult. Because of its deep location, psoas injuries are often missed or misdiagnosed. ANF Therapy® offers a non-invasive and chemical-free solution by using small wearable devices that aim to support the body’s natural healing process, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Unlike treatments that only manage symptoms, ANF Therapy® aims to target the root cause.
