Top 3 Stretches for Hip Relief

Relieve Hip Pain & Improve Mobility with These Simple Stretches

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Hi, I’m Karen and I found myself with debilitating back pain I had been to many doctors and specialists to no avail. One morning I woke in so much pain I couldn’t move a cm of my body. My children called an ambulance and I was taken to hospital. Long story short they had said I had symptoms of being in a car accident. I had a stressful career and this was a major contributor. One day I walked into a Pilates studio (so slowly and unbalanced) all I could do was slowly sit on the carriage. Today I am fully mobile and strong at age 53. So now I spend my time helping men & women overcome back pain and achieve a life of abundance even if they feel like they have exhausted all avenues.

These stretches I am sharing with you will make a world of difference to your everyday movement. Your Sartorius/hip flexor is the longest muscle in your body. It starts at the front of your hip and swirls around the inside of your thigh finishing just inside your knee. It’s responsible for how we sit and stand, walk, and hold our posture. Implementing these 3 simple stretches will improve your ability to sit on the couch, in the car on your work chair, and get up with ease. Stretching out your sartorius muscle also helps with back pain, knee pain, and poor posture. It’s a win-win!

Stretch 1: Hip Flexor Stretch

1. Begin by kneeling on the floor.
2. Bring your right leg in front of you so that your right thigh is parallel to the floor, with your knee bent at a 90-degree angle and your foot flat on the floor.
3. Leave your left knee on the floor, making sure that your shin is pointing straight back (not toward the left or right).
4. Put your hands on your hips, then bring your thumbs downward, contract your glutes, and feel your pelvis tuck under you.
5. With your back straight, shift your weight forward until you feel a stretch through the front of the left thigh and groin.
6. For an even deeper stretch, reach your left arm up overhead and slightly toward the right.
7. Repeat on the other side.

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