You might have heard the term ‘tight hip flexors’ and wondered if it applied to you. Chances are, it does! And now I want you to think about doing more than some stretches to resolve it for good.
When there’s tension around the hip flexors, it makes the hips feel tight. Your lower body’s movement depends heavily on a group of muscles called your hip flexors, which are located around the top of your thighs.
They provide you the ability to walk, kick, bend, and rotate your hips. But if your muscles are too tight or if you move quickly, you can stretch or tear your hip flexors.
If you’ve ever dealt with tight hips after running, then it’s time to learn about what’s causing it so you can put an end to it.
What you might be surprised to learn is that it’s probably more about what you’re doing when not running!
In this article, learn what your hip flexors are, the signs to watch out for, and also what you can do it loosen tight hip flexors including some useful stretches.
What are Your Hip Flexors?
Hip flexors are a group of muscles that go along the front of your upper thigh. These muscles help you move easily by allowing you to bend at the waist and elevate your leg.
They consist of the iliacus, the psoas major, the rectus femoris, and the sartorius.
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