What are psoas syndrome symptoms?
Psoas pain is the most common psoas syndrome symptom. You might feel:
- Lower back pain — especially in the border between the bottom of your spine and your butt (the lumbosacral region).
- Stiffness or tightness in your lower back.
- Butt pain (pain in your buttocks).
- Groin pain.
- Hip pain.
- Pelvic pain.
Psoas syndrome pain may get worse in certain positions or during physical activities. The pain might spread (radiate) down your legs or get worse when you try to stand up straight. You might notice pain that’s bad enough to make you limp or shuffle your feet when you walk.
What causes psoas syndrome?
Overusing your hips and sports injuries are the most common causes of psoas syndrome.
Some cases of psoas syndrome happen without an obvious cause (idiopathic psoas syndrome).
Rarely, psoas syndrome happens when infections or cancers spread to your psoae.
What are the risk factors?
Anyone can develop psoas syndrome, but athletes are the most likely to have it. Sports that put a lot of repeated stress on your hips can increase your risk, including:
- Dance.
- Running.
- Track and field sports (especially high jump and hurdles).
- Hockey.
Teens and children who play sports may have a higher risk because their bodies are changing and developing quickly, which can make their muscles more susceptible to injuries or irritation.
People who’ve had recent hip surgeries (especially hip replacement) may experience psoas syndrome as a temporary side effect.
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What are the complications of this condition?
Psoas syndrome doesn’t usually cause complications. Severe cases may make it painful or difficult for you to stand, walk or move, but these symptoms usually get better when you start treatment.
