If You Sit For Most Of The Day, You Need To Try Out These 4 Hip Stretches

Sep 27, 2018 by apost team

People often think that the sorest muscles come from those whose lives are filled with motion; however, those that work and live more sedentary lives in front of computers or other screens know the lack of motion can be just as muscle firming.

Just a few hours of inactive tension can cause temporary stiffness that can impact your concentration and physical ability, but following a break time routine of a few simple hip stretches can open up those muscles and re-invigorate circulation to help you attack the rest of your day with a fresh mind and rebounding energy.

Before you begin these stretches, make sure that you have no health conditions that would prevent you from engaging in these body motions. If you have any question about your ability to do them, consult your physician. Also, when performing the motions, make sure that your pelvis is aligned with your body, causing no unbalanced and unhealthy strain on any body part.

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The first motion that is good to loosen up your tight muscles is hip rotations. To perform this motion, begin by lying on your back with your knees pointed upwards.

Then, rotate your right leg to put your right ankle above your left knee, allowing the right knee to point towards the right.

Then, move your left knee towards your chest and push your right knee outward and hold for 15 to 30 seconds and release. Do this for eight rotations and switch legs.

Assume the same starting stretch as the last stretch, but this time pull the right knee over the left knee and move the knee in the direction of the opposite shoulder and return to starting position. Perform this motion ten times, before switching sides.

The butterfly is very easy stretch to do and begins in the sitting position.

To perform this stretch, simply sit up tall and allow your knees to fall to the sides as you bring your feet, pressed together, towards your body.

Elevate and drop your hips, while holding this position.

For an added level of stretch to the muscles, pull your feet in closer to your body. End the motion with a push down of your knees to the floor for 20 seconds. However, it is important to not push these muscles too hard and injure yourself.

Finally, flip over to face the ground, resting on your hands and knees and spreading your knees as far apart as is comfortably possible.

Then, begin your motion by gently rocking back and forth in this position. After several repetitions in this position, sit back between your legs and hold the stretch to end the movement.

Now, you will find your sore muscles more flexible and attack the rest of your day with a new spring in your step and clarity in your mind. Before long, others will be asking where you got that energy and that smile on your face, so make sure to show this article to your family and loved ones. Then, they can learn the secret solution to awakening sedentary muscles and re-igniting their days, as well.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!