Tightness in the iliacus and psoas muscles (your hip flexors) can contribute to hip bursitis. These muscles attach directly to your pelvis and hips. When tight, these muscles can restrict motion and pull and twist these areas out of alignment. This creates more tightness around the hips and may create irritation in the surrounding soft tissues, such as the bursa. This leads to inflammation of the bursa (called bursitis) and causes pain.
The Mark is designed to apply pressure to the iliacus and psoas muscles to reduce tightness. When used consistently over time, the Mark can help support an improved alignment of the pelvis and hips into a more neutral and balanced position. This can create more space for the hip joint to move more smoothly, which can reduce friction and irritation of the hip bursa and other soft tissues of the hip, reducing your pain.
For best results, the Aletha Health products should be used together and alongside other stretches and exercises. Please check with your healthcare practitioner for which stretches and exercises are appropriate for you.
***No matter what your history or symptoms are, consult with your healthcare practitioner before using the Aletha Health products. This information here is educational in nature and not medical advice.
Additional Resources
- Download the Mark instructions manual
- Watch the Mark how-to videos
- Visit our YouTube channel for more educational and instructional videos