Category: Hip Flexors
The hip flexors are a group of muscles around the upper and inner thighs and pelvic region that help power nearly every movement we perform. Running, jumping, and even just standing require proper flexion and stabilization of the hip flexors.
8 Stretches for Hip Pain
Hip pain can be caused by a variety of conditions and injuries, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, strains, and sprains. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medication, and in […]
Hip Flexor Injury
A hip flexor injury is an injury to the muscles that allow you to lift your leg and bring it towards your body. This type of injury is often caused […]
Common Causes of Hip Flexor Pain
Hip flexor pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a variety of issues, including muscle strains, muscle imbalances, and injuries. The hip flexors are a group of […]
How to Loosen Tight Hip Flexors
One way to loosen tight hip flexors is to perform a hip flexor stretch. To do this stretch, lie on your back with your legs bent, and your feet flat […]
How to Strengthen Hip Flexors
Hip flexors are the engine through which our body moves. Hip flexors control our balance, our ability to sit, stand, twist, reach, bend, walk and step. Everything goes through the […]
How to Know You Have a Hip Flexor Injury
Hip flexor pain can have causes that are not as a result of an underlying disease, for instance, trauma, lying on a side for a long period of time, overuse, […]
What Causes Tight Hip Flexors?
You must have probably heard about the hip flexors and how effective stretching can help loosen tight hip flexors. Sometimes, the hip flexors can become tight and begin to cause […]
Signs You Have Tight Hip Flexors
Hip flexors are the engine through which our body moves. They control balance, our ability to sit, stand, twist, reach, bend, walk and step. Everything goes through the hips. And […]
What are Hip Flexors?
The hip flexors play a very important role in helping us move properly. Running, jumping or even just standing require good hip flexors. You must have probably heard about the […]
How to Treat Hip Flexor Pain
Hip flexor pain can be managed with self-care. According to a study, 80% of college players who stated they had strained hip flexors were fit to resume playing in less […]