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This feels soooo good


How much do your hips hurt after sitting all day? Sitting all day is starting to become a real problem for our bodies.

We become tight and that tightness can set you up for a chain reaction of pain and/or discomfort:

  • Sore knees

  • Low back pain

  • Sore glutes

  • Pain and shuffling when you get up and walk

We have to stretch it out!

I have a list of stretches you can do easily throughout the day and they are going to feel soooo good!

They’re perfect for the next time you’re watching TV or want to unwind after work.

Try these out daily:

Relaxing Hip Opening Stretches:

Get into a half-kneeling position on the floor. Your left knee should be on the floor, with your right leg in front of you, knee bent at a 90-degree angle, and right foot on the floor.

Tuck your pelvis slightly to keep your spine aligned as you feel the stretch in your hip flexor. Hold for 5-10 seconds, relax your hips, and repeat for a total of 10 reps.

Next, target your inner thigh by moving your right leg out to the side so that your right foot is pointed slightly toward the side wall. Gently let your body sink toward your knee, and hold for 15-30 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.

Lie on your back on the floor, your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Your arms should be stretched straight out to your sides from your shoulders, palms facing up.

Brace your core and pull your shoulders down and back from your ears and try to hold that position during this stretch. Cross your left leg over your right, with your left ankle on your right knee. Gently press your left knee away from your body to increase the stretch.

Now, slowly drop your knees to your right, so that your left foot rests on the floor, trying not to arch your back. Hold for 15-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.

Sit on the floor with your legs folded in front of you. Sit tall, and brace your abs to keep your spine stable.

Tip forward from your hips, lowering your elbows so they rest on your inner thighs to press your legs toward the floor.

Keep your spine and neck aligned (don’t round them forward). Hold for 15-30 seconds and return to the starting position.

Try doing those exercises as a circuit, and repeat 2-3 times through. Your hips will thank you.

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Mo Shimer, CHC






 
 
 

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