Does one hip feel tighter than the other when you squat, walk, run, golf, ski, or simply get out of the car? You may not need to force your hip into the deepest stretch possible. Sometimes the most useful approach is to move slowly, explore several comfortable angles, and allow your body to tell you where the restriction is. The Elevated Pigeon Stretch is a hip-mobility exercise that places the front leg on a bench, table, treatment table, couch, or other stable raised surfac

The Figure-Four stretch is one of the most recognizable hip stretches. You may have performed it lying on your back, sitting in a chair, or pulling your crossed leg toward your chest. But there is an important difference between simply getting into a familiar position and actually directing the movement into the hip. When people perform the traditional version, they often: Pull aggressively on the knee Round the lower back Rotate the pelvis Hold their breath Force the hip int

Do you feel tight along the side of your back after sitting, driving, lifting, golfing, running, cycling, or skiing? Maybe reaching overhead feels restricted. One side of your lower back always seems tighter. Or you feel a pulling sensation that runs from your shoulder, through your ribs, and toward your hip. Stretching only the lower back may not address the entire problem. The muscles and connective tissues along the side of the body link the shoulder, rib cage, spine, pelv