HIP FLEXOR STRETCH

• The muscle that works as a hip flexor is the psoas muscle and with prolonged sitting, it can get shorten leading to a muscle imbalance.

• The strain on your lower back reduces while stretching the muscle.

• Enables the muscles to work more efficiently and improve the range of motion.

HOW TO DO HIP FLEXOR STRETCH?

1. Sit on the edge of a firmly padded table or a plinth and hang your legs over the side. 
2. Next, lie on your back and place your head on a pillow or folded towel.
3. Now, raising your right leg, bend the knee. 
4. Hold your thigh as shown and take your knee closer to your chest.
5. Try to raise your left leg and hold for 5-10 seconds, then relax and take the left leg down to achieve a full stretch. 
6. Hold for 15-20 seconds and return to the starting position.
7. Perform the same sequence with the other leg
8. Repeat this for 3 times on both the sides

If you experience any aggravation in back pain avoid this exercise, you can start with Single knee to chest and then start Hip Flexor Stretch on the table once your pain resolves.