Learn & Go with Dr. Laurie: The Iliopsoas Muscle: Small but Mighty
Ever heard of the iliopsoas muscle?
It’s a deep core muscle that connects your dog’s spine to their back leg — and it plays a huge role in movement, strength, and flexibility.
When this muscle gets tight or injured, it can cause pain that looks a lot like hip, back, or even knee problems. That’s why it’s so important to understand where it is and how it works.
In this short video, Dr. Laurie walks you through the iliopsoas on the skeleton showing exactly where it attaches and how it stretches when your dog runs and jumps.
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Why this matters:
Helps you spot when your pet may be sore or compensating
Gives pet pros a clearer picture of movement issues
Builds a foundation for safe stretching and strengthening
Stay tuned, the next video will show you how to find and check this muscle on a real dog!