Are you sitting down right now? Statistically speaking, you are. Most of us spend too much time sitting and it’s taking its toll on our bodies. Beyond the obvious drawbacks of inactivity (weight gain, muscular deterioration, brain fog), the act of sitting itself is the cause of a lot of musculoskeletal pain. If sitting too long too often is causing hip pain, I want you to stand up right now and perform the following exercises.
Step Out from All Fours
- After (gently) placing foot outside elbow, pull your upper body forward so your entire torso is elongated.
Wide Stance Inside Heel Taps
- From a wide stance with your hips open: keep one leg straight. Allow your other knee to bend as you move your hips back. If you can’t make it all the way to your heel without rounding your shoulders, don’t worry about it. You can tap the inside of your shin or even inside of your knee if need be.
Dynamic Child’s Pose
- Careful not to arch your back when you come forward; squeeze your glutes and tighten your abs.