krishnab75
Level 4 Valued Member
So for work I sit a lot, like so many other folks. While I do have a standing desk and can mix up some walking around during the day, it is hard to deny the impact of sitting on my tight hip flexors. And because of tight hip flexors, I get kind of worried about some exercises like squating and RDLs, etc., since the tight hip flexors kind of throw off my glutes and lower back, etc.
So I was wondering if anyone knows of routines to keep their hip flexors healthy? Also, how do you know when your hip flexors are healthy enough?
So here is what I do today.
1. I sleep on my back with a pillow under my knees. I found that this tip really helps.
2. The couch stretch every morning for a few rounds.
3. Going for a walk at lunch time.
Even with these things I still feel like my hip flexors are too tight. Like I can really tell when I go hiking and going uphill for a long time tends to bother my hips.
So either I am not doing the right things in my routine, or I need to add stuff. Any suggestions?
So I was wondering if anyone knows of routines to keep their hip flexors healthy? Also, how do you know when your hip flexors are healthy enough?
So here is what I do today.
1. I sleep on my back with a pillow under my knees. I found that this tip really helps.
2. The couch stretch every morning for a few rounds.
3. Going for a walk at lunch time.
Even with these things I still feel like my hip flexors are too tight. Like I can really tell when I go hiking and going uphill for a long time tends to bother my hips.
So either I am not doing the right things in my routine, or I need to add stuff. Any suggestions?