Hip Flexors
These muscles work together to flex the hip joint, bringing your thigh closer to your abdomen. They also help stabilize the pelvis during movements and contribute to maintaining proper posture. One of the main hip flexors is the Psoas muscle - it starts in the lumbar spine in your low back, travels across the pelvis and attaches to your femur (leg)
Psoas Release
1.
Easiest release to follow, includes internal/external rotation
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Best Psoas Release - super gentle, great when you aren’t feeling great
3.
Similar to Best Psoas Release, with some different cueing
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This one is a little more difficult, better when you are feeling better
Hip Mobility
90/90
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2.
Easy clockwork hips
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Full Clockwork Hips
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Kneeling Controlled Articulations (CARs)
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Controlled Articulations (CARs)
Hip Stretches
Simple standing stretch- easy to do at work or after a drive
This can be an intense stretch- but also a little tough on the knees
Standing stretch with a little extra
Using a yoga block
If the couch stretch is too much, try the bed stretch
This video has the best cueing for how to stretch
Psoas Strength
We always think about stretching when we don’t feel good, but strengthening and activating the muscle can be just as helpful.