It’s no secret that we spend too much time sitting. Whether it’s while we’re at work, in the car, or at-home lounging, it’s all too easy to get stuck there for a while. In fact, it’s been reported that the average person spends 12 hours a day sitting. Not only is too much sitting detrimental to our health, it can also lead to discomfort that lingers once we finally get up. I’m sure we all know the feeling. Let’s combat that with this hip flexor and inner thigh stretch routine.
Excess sitting puts our hip flexors in a shortened state which can lead to tightness that many of us experience. They are also constantly working when we are walking, running, and performing lower body exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts. For women, it’s also important to note that weaknesses or imbalances within the hips can sometimes be tied to pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). This is because the muscles of the pelvic floor are connected to the hip bones.
In this hip flexor and inner thigh stretch video, we’ll also targeting our hip adductors, or inner thighs. Tightness in this area can also be due to a mix of reasons such as lack of movement and/or stretching or past injury. As mentioned above regarding the hip flexors, tightness in the adductors may also contribute to (PFD). There are some connections of the hip adductors to the pelvic floor muscles.
As we move through this hip flexor and inner thigh stretch routine, we’ll be down on the ground the whole time. No props are needed, but you can feel free to keep a pillow or cushion nearby. This may be helpful for any stretches where you find yourself limited and need a little more support. Share how it goes in the comments below! 🙂