Let’s face it—chronic pain can be confusing. You stretch, you strengthen, maybe even see a specialist, but that nagging discomfort still lingers in your lower back, hips, or core. What if the real culprit isn’t where the pain shows up, but somewhere deeper—at the root of your body’s alignment?
At Aletha Health, we see this all the time. People come to us after trying everything, frustrated and tired of just “managing” pain. That’s why our founder, Christine Koth, a licensed physical therapist, wrote Tight Hip, Twisted Core. This eye-opening book explores a simple but overlooked truth: a tight psoas muscle could be the hidden source of your chronic pain.
What Is the Psoas—and Why Should You Care?
The psoas (pronounced “so-as”) is one of the most important yet least understood muscles in your body. It runs from your spine to your femur, deep in your core. When it’s tight—which is common in anyone who sits a lot, has poor posture, or experiences high stress—it can wreak havoc on your alignment.
Tension in the psoas can pull the spine out of place, tilt the pelvis, and throw off your core’s balance. This can cause pain in your hips, lower back, knees, and even shoulders. Unfortunately, because the psoas is so deep, it’s nearly impossible to release effectively with basic stretching or foam rolling.
Aletha Health’s Answer: Tools That Work Where Hands Can’t
That’s where Aletha Health comes in. We’ve designed products specifically to target these deep, hard-to-reach muscles—starting with The Mark (formerly known as the Hip Hook). This precision release tool is designed to apply targeted pressure to the psoas and iliacus muscles, mimicking the exact technique a skilled physical therapist would use in a clinical setting.
The Mark isn’t just a gadget—it’s a game-changer. Customers rave about how just a few minutes a day helps unlock long-held tension and leads to noticeable relief from pain that once felt constant.
Pair It with Strength for Lasting Results
Releasing tight muscles is a key step, but for long-term change, your body needs strength too. That’s why Aletha Health developed The Band, a resistance tool that activates and strengthens the muscles surrounding your hips and core. When you combine The Mark with The Band, you’re not just treating symptoms—you’re correcting the imbalance at its source.
And for those stubborn, hard-to-reach spots in the hips and glutes, The Orbit offers another layer of relief. It’s perfect for addressing the piriformis and surrounding muscles that often work overtime when the psoas is tight.
A Smarter Way to Heal
The truth is, chronic pain often has a root cause that’s deeper than we think. If your pain journey feels like a never-ending loop, it might be time to look inward—literally. Aletha Health is here to guide you through that journey, with tools that address not just the symptoms, but the structure and function of your body.
Don’t let an invisible imbalance rule your life. With Tight Hip, Twisted Core as your guide and Aletha Health’s innovative tools in hand, you can finally take back control—and move through life with ease again.
Ready to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface? Visit alethahealth.com and discover tools that help you feel aligned, strong, and pain-free.