The hip flexors are one of the areas of the body that we don’t pay much attention to until pain begins to creep up. Unfortunately this is becoming more common as our sedentary lifestyles can cause the hip flexors to tighten and shorten, resulting in pain.
So what can we do if we work a desk job and spend a lot of time sitting? Stretch it out! Research shows that range of motion in individuals experiencing tightness in the hip flexors improved over time from consistent stretching.
Plus, when our hips become tight, we can start to feel pain in other areas of our body, too, including the low back. So by taking the time to stretch the hip flexors, we can combat tightness and prevent pain in other areas of the body as well.Â
Make it a habit to take just a few minutes out of your day to step away from your desk and stretch. This can be enough to combat hip and back pain and even prevent hip problems in the future. You can perform these simple moves anywhere to get a nice stretch in the hip flexors. Make sure to take each one slowly so that you get the most out of each stretch.
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Lie on your back. Keeping a neutral spine, bring your knees to your chest. Flex both feet and bring your soles toward the ceiling, so that your shins are perpendicular to your body. Your knees should bend at 90 degrees. Wrap two fingers of each hand around your big toes, if you can reach, and gently pull your feet down toward your chest. If you can’t reach your toes, hold on to your calves. You should feel a comfortable stretch in your hips. Breathe deeply and hold the position for a 5 breaths.
Goddess pose
Stand with your feet wider than your shoulders and your toes turned out slightly. Reach the arms up into a goal-post position at shoulder height. Bend the knees out toward the sides of the room, lowering the body toward the ground. Keep your back straight and keep your pelvis tucked under by engaging your core. Ultimately, work to lower down so much that your thighs are parallel with…
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