MANUAL MEDICINE WORLDWIDE 2023
Lecture 11
The hidden prankstersm – Iliopsoas muscle as a source of backpain
- Negev Bar, MD
Doctor of Medicine
Family physician
Dry Needling instructor
Kibbutz Dalia
IL 19239 ISRAEL
Mobile: 972-54-6747611
Abstract
Yes, the iliopsoas muscle can be a source of back pain. The iliopsoas muscle is a large muscle that runs from the lower spine and pelvis to the top of the femur (thigh bone). It is responsible for flexing the hip and rotating the thigh outward.
When the iliopsoas muscle becomes tight or overworked, it can cause pain in the lower back. This is because the muscle attaches to the spine, and when it becomes tight, it can pull on the spine, causing discomfort. Tightness in the iliopsoas muscle can also cause a forward tilt of the pelvis, which can contribute to poor posture and back pain.
Sitting for extended periods of time and activities that require repetitive hip flexion, such as running, can cause the iliopsoas muscle to become tight and contribute to back pain. Stretching and strengthening exercises can help alleviate pain associated with the iliopsoas muscle. If the pain persists or is severe, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Since 2022 Advisor of the Executive Board of FIMM
2014-2016 and since 2022 Board member of the Israeli Society for Musculoskeleal Medicine ISMM
2016-2022 Chairman of the Israeli Society for Musculoskeletal Medicine ISMM
Since 2015 Pain consultant to family physicians, Haifa & Sharon districts, Clalit Health Services, Israel
21014-2015 Clinical fellow in chronic pain clinic, Montreal General Hospital, Canada
2014-2015 Pain consultant to family physicians Herzl family department, Montreal, Canada
2013-2014 Pain consultant to family physicians, Alonim clinic, Yokneam Illit, Israel
2010-2014 Beit-Ekstein, medical director in PDD NursingHomes, Kibbutz Ein-Shemer, Israel
Since 2020 Ramot-Mwnashe, Rural Primary Care Clinic, Kibbutz Ramot-Menashe, Israel
2007-2020 Ein-Shemer, Rural Primary Care Clinic, Kibbutz Ein-Shemer, Israel
Since 2005 Dalia, Rural Primary Care Clinic, Kibbutz Dalia, Israel
Since 2005 Savion, medical director in parents' home, Kibbutz Dalia, Israel
2005-2006 Gan-Shmuel, Rural Primary Care Clinic, Kibbutz Gan-Shmuel, Israel
2000-2006 Resident in Family Practice, Department of Family Medicine, Haifa, Israel
200-2010 EMS Physician, mobile intensive care unit, Israel’s Red Cross (M.D.A), Haifa, ISRAEL
2004-2005 Tropical medicine practitioner in Kisiizi Hospital-Rural hospital, Southwest Uganda
A2000-2006 Advanced CPR instructor for intensive care nurses in Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
2000-2004 Physician “on call” in a kibbutz Rural Primary Care Clinic, Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan, Israel
1999-2000 Internship – Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
1996-2000 Paramedic in a kibbutz rural primary clinic (including maternity and pediatric nursing care) Kibbutz Kfar Maccabi, Israel
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