Question 1

is there anything i can do to relieve psoas pain?

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Stretching.NSAIDS: slow passive stretching and judicious use of Advil or Aleve (naproxen) if not allergic

Question 2

what's the psoas muscle?

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Please see below: Proximally, the psoas major muscle attaches to the 12th thoracic and to all of the lumbar vertebral bodies and the corresponding intervertebral discs and the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae. The iliacus attaches proximally to iliac fossa, the sacrum and the anterior sacroiliac ligaments. Distally, the two tendons merge forming the iliopsoas tendon to attach onto the lesser trochanter.

Question 3

what could cause psoas abscess?

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Infection elsewhere: Used to be TB was major factor. Now it is more from appendicitis, kidney infection, diverticulitis, spine infection.

Question 4

is it possible for a psoas abscess to return?

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Yes: If it is inadequately drained or if ineffective antibiotics are used or if antibiotics are stopped too soon a psoas abscess can recur.  These are frequently associated with discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis which if not adequately treated can lead to recurrence of the psoas abscess.

Question 5

what are the criteria for a 17 yr f to be an eligible candidate for partial psoas release on one side arthroscopically?

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Multiple: There are several criteria.  But basically would boil down to having failed legitimate non operative care and that your case would benefit from the release.  Therapy is the most common nonoperative treatment.  The surgery is typically done for a tight psoas often producing a "snapping hip syndrome".

Question 6

signs and symptoms of psoas abscess?

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Infection: Classic signs and symptoms of a psoas abscess are the standard infection symptoms (fever, chills, weight loss) associated with localized findings (back/flank pain, limp).  Sometimes the pain will radiate to the lower abdomen.  Good luck!

Question 7

what are the symptoms of psoas muscle problems?

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Groin pain: The psoas muscle, combined with the iliacus muscle- together known as the iliopsoas, is the main muscle responsible for flexion of the hip.  Irritation of the iliopsoas can result in groin pain and occasionally a painful popping around the hip.

Question 8

pulled psoas muscle - please help with pain?

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Variable: Stretch, yoga, massage, pt, graston. Time...And avoid by doing the same...

Question 9

what are symptoms of having problem with psoas muscle?

Accepted Answer

Patients will report: Pain and difficulty when attempting to stand erect after extended periods of hip flexion after driving or readin seated at a desk or computer sleeping in a hip flexed or side lying fetal position
 the iliopsaos is the primary flexor of the thigh
 so pain is often experienced from the iliopsoas when the patient contracts the muscle to perform hip flexion or a sit up movements.

Question 10

what type of exercise will strenghten the psoas muscle?

Accepted Answer

Many exercises: Psoas crunch
one leg drills
psoas stretch
and other type of exercises.
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