Hips

 

H1. Hip Flexor Stretch

This exercise stretches the hip flexors and quadriceps. Holding this for 1 minute can help to reduce pain in the knee by lengthening these muscles.


H2. Cat Stretch/ Spinal twist

This exercise stretches the back muscles and glutes, hydrates spinal disks and lengthens and re-aligns the spine.

Do this exercise first thing in the morning, before bed or if you have a tight lower back.


H3. Pigeon Stretch

This exercise works deeply to open the hips, which can help towards relieving lower back pain.

Do this exercise before sitting for long periods.


H4. Frog Stretch

This is a deep inner thigh and groin stretch.

Do this exercise as part of your hip opening routine.


H5. Glute Stretch

This exercise stretches the glutes and outer thighs.

Do this after exercise or to compliment your frog stretch.


H6. Groin and Inner Thigh Stretch

This exercise helps to release tension in the inner thighs helping to balance the position of the hips

Do this exercise if you sit in a chair with your legs crossed.