Tightness in the iliacus and psoas muscles (your hip flexors) can contribute to knee pain. When tight, these muscles pull the pelvis forward into an anteriorly tilted position. This restricts motion coming from the hip and also affects how well the hip fits into the hip socket. This can cause the femur (thigh bone) to internally rotate relative to its "normal" position when the pelvis is neutral.
Internal rotation of the femur then creates a misalignment down at the knee joint because the upper and lower leg no longer line up. As you continue to walk, run, work out, and play sports with this imbalance, it can cause strain on the knee joint and the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments which can cause 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 better movement and an improved alignment of the hips and pelvis. These improvements upstream allow the knee to be in better alignment and have better movement as well, 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