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Hip Q&A: Angry Adductors and the Snarky Psoas
Hip Q&A: Angry Adductors and the Snarky Psoas Question from Marsha: Why are the adductors and hip flexors so irritable with hip joint pain/pathology? Answer from Ginger: Great question Marsha! Here is my theory (albeit short version): There are several critical general variables that create a healthy joint. Those are form closure, force closure, motor…
