- Lower torso muscle strain.
- Tightness of the iliopsoas muscle due to prolonged sitting and a lack of stretching.
- Inflammation of the iliopsoas muscle due to chronic dehydration.
From Guest Author, James J. Lehman, DC, FACO, for About.com
Updated August 06, 2008
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