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Bennett Richardson, DPT, PT, CSCS<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sitting all day? These two simple and surprising stretches can help relieve your back pain and loosen the tight hips.<\/p>\n

In fact, the few hours of exercise that most people accumulate each week do very little to counteract the negative effects of sitting all day long.<\/p>\n

One of the areas that are affected most by prolonged sitting is the\u00a0hip region<\/a>. This critical body area will stiffen up if it isn\u2019t lubricated through regular movement and exercise.<\/p>\n

But not all hope is lost!<\/p>\n

If you are committed to becoming more active and keeping your hips flexible, there are a few key stretches you should consider performing every day.<\/p>\n

In this article, I\u2019ll review two of my favorite hip stretches that are perfect for office workers and those who spend a lot of time seated.<\/p>\n

1. Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch<\/h2>\n
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The hip is a complex joint that can move in many different directions. For this reason, one can experience tightness in many areas of the hips. However, the hip flexors are tight on almost everyone.<\/p>\n

The hip flexors are a group of muscles that serve to lift our leg up and forward (as their primary function). As you can probably picture, sitting in a chair forces our hips into this position. Therefore, prolonged sitting often leads to hip flexor tightness.<\/p>\n

Performing the kneeling hip flexor stretch (also known as the lunging hip flexor stretch) may not target the exact area that\u2019s tight on you. But if you shift your body slightly while you\u2019re performing this stretch, you should be able to find a comfortable position that will work well for your needs!<\/p>\n

How to Perform<\/h3>\n