Or hip-flexor. Same difference.
This is what it looks like: (the bottom-most “x” on the Psoas, by the bottom of the pelvic girdle, is where I currently ache)
And this is what it does: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psoas_major_muscle (discussion on Wikipedia as a reliable source aside, it’s a good enough definition with out me having to dig out the old anatomy books).
I was finishing my 6 mile run today on a street in Allston/Brookline, MA called Summit Ave, because it claims probably the most killer hill in the area. The earlier part of my run consisted of wimpy hills and a jog around the reservoir by Boston College, and all aspects of my body felt as they should on a run – achy but solid. It wasn’t until I got home and showered that I noticed that the front of my left hip really started to hurt. Luckily, I work with some fantastic physical therapists at Boston Sports Clubs, and after tracking down Bryan, I was informed of my injury, and instructed to, “ice, muscle rub, and no running for two days.”
Lame.
I’m currently eyelashes deep in the second novel of a trilogy, so maybe this will allot me enough time to finish book two and three so that I can resume life as a normal person (or as normal as I get – I heard a few of you laugh at that comment). When I find myself in a good book, I get lost; there’s no diverting my attention for need of micturition or grub if I’m in the midst of a good story.
Bartender, more IcyHot please, I’ll be the one in the corner between 700 pages.
‘Till the next run, PeaceLove – Me
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