ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio Blog

July 30, 2024

Healing Through Pilates: How Exercise Equipment Helps Injury Recovery

Joseph Pilates created the equipment that bears his name so that people could move better while working out. But it makes sense to also use it […]
July 10, 2024

Benefits of stretching and why Pilates facilitates that 

Do you feel stiff and sore day to day? If you’ve questioned whether stretching can help, keep reading. Stretching has many benefits, and Pilates is an […]
July 5, 2024

Stressed? Try Pilates

Pilates and stress, can practicing one reduce the other? That’s what we’ll cover in this article. Why is Pilates the best exercise to reduce stress? Read up […]
June 30, 2024

How Top Athletes Utilize Regular Physical Therapy

Is physical therapy only for injuries? Can a top athlete in excellent shape still benefit from it? You might be surprised to find out that the […]
June 27, 2024

Pilates will improve your athletic performance. Here’s how. 

Achieving peak athletic performance isn’t a privilege reserved for professional and Olympic athletes. It’s a journey that anyone, regardless of their level of athleticism, can embark […]
June 24, 2024

Pilates will make you a better runner. Here’s how.

Pilates and running are a winning combination if you’re looking for a healthy cardiovascular, strength, and mobility training. Incorporating Pilates into your running practice can help […]
May 30, 2024

Why do you go see a physical therapist?

Ask people that question and the most common answer, by far, will include the word “injury” or “accident.” Perhaps the most common misconception about physical therapy […]
May 15, 2024

The Guide to Home Pilates equipment Options

May 2024 Home Pilates equipment has many options, but making the right choice for your practice is essential. This blog post will cover simple at-home Pilates […]
May 8, 2024

Foam Rollers in Pilates – More Than a Muscle Relaxer

Foam rollers do more than massage your sore muscles. They challenge your core work, improve mobility, and mimic a reformer carriage on the mat. Using the […]
April 26, 2024

Is Physical Therapy Supposed To Hurt?

Pain comes in many different forms. When getting treatment such as physical therapy for a specific problem, patients need to understand what kind of pain they […]
September 10, 2020

Psoas, so what?: What is the deal with the psoas and why is it important?

You may be saying, “What is the psoas anyway?”

For many of us, psoas (pronounced “so-as”) a completely foreign term to our ears or eyes. For some of us, we know this word better as “hip-flexor.” Without getting too complicated, the psoas is a muscle which helps to bring the leg toward the torso (hip flexion) or vice versa. It also plays a roll in some side bending of the spine (lateral flexion). To be a little more complicated, the psoas is composed of the psoas major and minor (fun fact: the psoas minor only exists in a certain percentage of people). Major attaches from the lower lumbar (low back) spine through the pelvis, to the inner portion of the leg bones. It is the deepest muscle in the core and the only muscle that attaches the spine or torso to the legs directly.

Functionally, the psoas plays a major role in the position of the body in seated, walking, and even in standing.