Hip Flexor Stretches & Exercises - Ask Doctor Jo

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[@girivikram]

AskDoctorJo hi doc, I would like to know if there is any benefits to these stretches to improving performance/agility/movement during soccer?

[@zakwankhan7815]

Thank you ,Dr.Jo I got relief from pain in my hands ringer finger,by your stretches. I wish and pray for your sound health and long lasting glad life. Thank you so much.🌹

[@zakwankhan7815]

Mam, which one of the hip exercise will be helpful in making hip slimmer?Plz, reply.

[@MohammedShabeer7566]

Lm

[@AliAhmed-uc1pu]

What's the perfect time to exercise?

[@ace3144]

7 years later... helping me stretch in quarantine 😂. Thanks, I will try this tomorrow morning !

[@relld05]

Ha! Same! Same day no less

[@Lance-wk5yo]

Atleast I'm not the only one trying to get in shape during quarantine.

[@mathew66]

Tomorrow ain’t an option. Do it now!!!

[@40hunnitmir46]

Real talk

[@rhondanegard]

Haha!!! Same!

[@Rafa-ke2sz]

7 years later and still the best hip flexor video out there

[@teddyp421]

This will relieve soo much stress and anxiety that you think is mental. Please don’t take these these stretches for granted they really changed my life. So times we think our problems are soo much bigger than they really are when all you need is a good stretch to bring your body back in alignment. Thank you doctor Jo for everything!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they helped.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Glad the stretches are helping!! If it is just a strain, you will probably heal enough to get back on the mat in a week or two, but be careful not to re-injure it, complete healing takes about 4-6 weeks. Make sure you stretch before and after so the fibers that were torn will heal smoothly!! Good luck!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

If the lordosis is specifically coming from tight hip flexors, they can. You might want to check out some of my back stretches and strengthening videos too. Often lordosis comes from a weak core in general, and strengthening your core will help it. Good luck!!

[@meklitendale1363]

After 4 years I'm trying to get my flexibility. And I love the way she is doing in her room not like other in wide area.

[@AskDoctorJo]

I am going to try go get a specific hip flexor strengthening video out soon, but in the mean time, any exercises that bring your leg up towards your body will work. I have a straight leg raise exercise in my patellofemoral video if you want to check it out!! Good luck!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!! Good luck!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

I do think you can get the numbness to go away with a consistent stretching and exercise routine. It really all depends on how much you are out of alignment if it will correct itself, but I definitely think you can manage the symptoms with only occasional flare ups!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

The upper front part of the thigh is where the hip flexors attach. So that is where you should feel the stretch. If you aren't feeling the stretch, then you probably don't have tight hip flexors. Did you have an injury or are you just stretching to stay flexible? Also, make sure your upper body stays up right. If you are leaning forward with the stretch, you won't feel it as much. If you don't have back issues, try leaning back a little. That might help too.

[@honeyartstudios]

Thank you so much! I noticed my butt sticks out and emphasizes my weak abdomen/tummy. I was recommended this

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thank you for your support!

[@kaboj14]

It is in the front of my hip and I can feel it in my quad too. When I bend over, that also triggers the pain.

[@AskDoctorJo]

LOL! Definitely. Well I hope you feel better soon! Stretching your IT band might also help stretch your "hip area" if you want to check that out. Good luck!!

[@ShutUpCatProductionsShutUp-b6b]

I've been dealing with tight hip flexors for a while now. These exercises seem like a great way to start feeling better.

[@AskDoctorJo]

If you are stretching because of an injury, then I would stretch at least 2 times a day if you just had the injury. Once it starts feeling better, then after about 2 weeks, you can drop down to once a day until the pain goes away. I hope they help!! Good luck!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Are you able to do these stretches without pain? I have an inner thigh stretching video and a quad stretching video as well. Those might also help to loosen up your hips, but don't stretch into pain. Good luck!!

[@sampurna__06]

Am doing this for the first time but am not feeling pain or stretch in my hip flexor areas but the thighs am I doing it right?

[@AskDoctorJo]

What do you mean specifically when you say stretch your hip? When you stretch something, you are stretching the muscles, not the joint. There are many muscles around the hip, including the hip flexors which is a general term for many muscles at the hip that help flex or bend it. When people refer to the hip, it is most likely their femur bone which sits in the acetabulum or pelvis. The femur bone is the thigh bone. So when people refer to the hip it is technically the thigh as well.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! I love loud socks!! Try to do them 2-3 times a day if the injury is something recent, but you can drop it down to 1-2 times a day if you have had the injury for awhile. Then once every other day when it starts feeling better!! Good luck!!

[@rebeccapetersen2895]

AskDoctorJo thank you! These really helped!

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You're welcome!

[@sanelisiwemasemula9583]

Thank you Dr. Jo, your videos really helps me a lot. I'm someone who always injures himself when playing football but all thanks to you I'm able to recover and get back to that pitch. Thank you so much.

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[@AskDoctorJo]

Where are you feeling the pain? In the front of the hip, side, back? It could be several different things. It might possibly be a labral tear or it could be that your SI joint is out of alignment. Give me a little more info, and I will try to help you figure it out!!

[@lumijasminasmr3583]

Thank you for the disclaimer! Very professional and *responsible* to put it out there! Am already excited.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!! I love fun/crazy socks!!

[@kaboj14]

Yeah, there is a clicking sound when I kick my leg up

[@oscardavila8979]

That’s called snapping hip syndrome

[@justo9564]

@@oscardavila8979 Whaat??! I have had that for like all my life. Is it going to cause me some type of problem?

[@oscardavila8979]

@@justo9564 it’s basically a muscle/tendon going over a part of your hip bone which causes the snapping,nothing serious treated with stretching before and after doing any physical activity

[@AskDoctorJo]

Do you ever feel a clicking or popping in your hip, or does it ever feel like it is catching? With anterior (front of hip) pain and pain with bending makes me still think it might be your labrum that is injured.

[@yohelisflores]

Doctor, these stretches helped me. I felt immediate relief after. It doesn’t hurt at all after I run. Thank you!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they helped.

[@Barbarousa4815]

i have lower back pain from weak hip flexsor, are these exercises going to help me?

[@arew234]

You don’t have to reply Dr Jo just to say how engaging both your hip flexor vids were. Thanks for presenting them in a way that even old guys can get rolling again. I

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome. Good luck!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Yes! The hip flexors help pull your hips forward. This is very important in sprinting. You might want to look into agility training if you want to increase your speed. Good luck!!

[@Innuendos06]

Thanks for simple demonstration, helps a lot!

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[@ThinkBIGBodybuilding]

I've sent countless people to this video. Thanks for putting it out Dr Jo! You rock!!

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[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! I love crazy socks :-) Every day is fine and will definitely help. Once you start getting some relief, you can drop it down to 2-3 times a week!

[@TheNizoubizou]

Short and concise. thank you Dr Jo

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[@ghostop6122]

Does this help with anterior pelvic tilt doctors? A reply will help a lot. Thanks doctor.

[@AmiraUnplugged]

You saved me, thank you!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@AskDoctorJo]

Are you keeping your upper body straight? Maybe try slightly leaning back...not a lot, but just to make sure you are not leaning forward. That might help.

[@glrogoff]

This is such a great tutorial video thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@isaaclouttit989]

Thank you so much I’ve had this injury for a few weeks and I just figured out what it was and this fixed it!!! Now I can play soccer again

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[@drxy9757]

Thank you this helps a lot!

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[@vlo4373]

you’re so awesome dr jo!!

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Thanks!

[@Jvitor2i2]

Learning English while I strech my hip XD

[@chonrocks]

Thanks dr.jo , my hip does not hurt anymore. Incredible!

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[@lulu4466]

I really need these stretches. Thank you

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[@eda1043]

I have been a fan of yours for years. I am having psoas problems and think these will help. I don't think I can grab my foot laying down but the other two look doable. Thanks for all you do.

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@Fitmynded4life]

Thanks for this! ❤❤❤

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[@johnzuba8803]

Injured my left hip flexor and it’s really hard since I play soccer. I’ve been trying to fix this issue for months so thank you

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You're welcome.

[@hannaniakurkos8468]

Ohh that’s an old vid 😅 but still helpful.. it was a good stretch .. tnx doc 🙏 I’m hitting the subscribe right away

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Thanks.

[@thejunkjunque]

I love the stretches, do you have any suggestions to strengthen the hip flexor?

[@alieerf1]

That was magical Thank you

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[@dr.ziaul-hussnain6070]

U know ur job pretty well, plus v good motherly attd and care .....keep it up pretty lady.

[@haroldstickland4045]

Thank you Doctor Jo ♥️ Question how to stretch to keep your pelvis balanced?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I have several videos for the pelvis. You can find all my videos on my channel: kzbin.info

[@diegont64]

Hi, I'm physical therapy in Brazil and Iam have got some problems to learn new erxercises, do you (or some one that read this) have mas advertice to help me ?

[@DavidWilson-ng1lv]

Thanks Doc, your a star 🌟

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@jopicter]

Thanks! And quick to the point! 😊

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[@matthewcalco2887]

10 years later and the only 10/10 video on topic

[@olaoluwa4150]

Thanks Doc

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[@kateedavis5394]

Will this help me with cheer jumps ?

[@exfedrichard]

Thanks Dr. Jo! 😀👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@aightimmaheadout3811]

Would these stretches improve my vertical jump along with my workout?

[@victorianorgate7943]

I really hope you see this Dr Jo even though it's years after the video... just tried these as I have possible tendonitis on my knee, inside. Had it reoccurring over last 3 years. I find it really telling that there was literally no strength in my bad leg to do the stretches 1 and 2. I could only make 10 seconds! What does that say about my hip flexor?!

[@trevstow]

Very informative thank you 😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@bunnysahni7220]

Ask doctor Jo where are you nowadays? I miss you and your informative videos!

[@AskDoctorJo]

I release a new video every Monday. You can find all my videos on my channel: kzbin.info

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

My problem with the hip flexor exercises I've tried, including yours, is that I don't feel anything when I do them, except sometimes in the upper front part of my thigh if I really press. In all other stretching exercises, I definitely feel that I'm stretching the desired part. Whether its hamstrings, quads, calves, piriformis, etc., I FEEL it, and if I press too hard, it can be uncomfortable, even painful if I overdo it With the hip flexor exercises, nothing. Shouldn't I feel something?

[@andersonjames4136]

So helpful! Thanks a million, friend!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome!

[@krisla8211]

This worked amazingly! Thank you so much 🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@sofiatrevizo537]

need this for cheer

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

That's why I said, "How would you do that, anyway". I was just acknowledging that I hadn't really thought about what "stretching the hip" meant. However, now that I'm more aware of the issues involved, the next time I see the word "hip" I'll stop to consider the context before deciding what the writer was referring to. I'll never use that word for any part of the leg; except as in "broken hip," but I'll now be careful to remember the distinction between "hip flexors" and "hip" as in 36-24-36.

[@manvirsingh2667]

Should we have to tilt our pelvis posteriorly if we have increased lordotic curve

[@scottmcdougal2646]

i bowl frequently and i get hip flexor soreness in my slide leg? will these stretches help ?

[@eliana4335]

I'm a dancer and need to have flexible hips and hamstrings. Thank you for the video 💕

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@peek-a-boo_i-see-u]

That intro though🔥

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@dementednun1175]

Thank you 😊 I feel better knowing I'm ok my hip was jumping or dancing but oy cause I over worked it running up hill on the tredmill

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[@richardglatz8309]

Thanks doctor! You are amazing, wish you all the Best and is nice to see that you love dogs.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! 😎🐾

[@KIM-sx3pg]

God it really helps me. It works.

[@susiecook2054]

I'm a gymnast and my hips get very sore easily and I'm only 15 and Idk what I did to them but I stretch every day and do splits every day but I googled it since I'm obviously i'm out of gymnastics atm with corona and I can't ask my coaches and I read this article that said that doing splits every day is actually bad for the hips and can put a lot of unnecessary pressure on them so I think that night be the problem. I also do a workout every day or go on a 5k walk in the park so Idk if that would make them worse as well but I'm gonna try these stretches now. Thanks, lots of love from Dublin, Ireland 💕🇮🇪

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@AliALI-uo9zv]

Thank you very much

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[@alieerf1]

Thanks

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[@Kjohnson618]

hi how often a day could you do thee stretches ?love the socks !!!thank you

[@blessingekwuazi6731]

You doing good ?

[@eldadhota4260]

@@blessingekwuazi6731 I think he dead

[@sashamcnelly7542]

can this stretch exercise can make me taller?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Definitely, but give your whole body a break at least one day a week!

[@lucys6457]

For the one side off the bed stretch, I’m not flexible enough to hold the other knee to my chest. Will I still get results if I leave the leg on the side that’s on the bed straight?

[@ClaudiaCarranza1]

Omg. Thank you. That muscle was killing me and i was having trouble walking.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Chris6B6]

On the second one, like you’re showing, I have the leg I’m not bending against the bed. But when I grab my foot to bend my leg, I’m tilting to the other side. So I’m unable to lift. Why is that? What am I doing incorrectly? Thanks Doc!

[@jakemooney15]

your a life saver

[@freddyfox5002]

Is the soreness due to core training, from sit ups, ab twist, etc, or is it cause I trekked 30 miles last weekend?

[@bill-gray]

Helpful. Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@ramonmelendez1605]

Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@diegusaurelius991]

Thank you very much! You are beautiful and helpful!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@Hemanth--kumar_12]

Dr jo, Hemanth here. I do have weak core and contracted hip flexor and as a result I got my hip rolled in front of me. This is causing me knee pains. Does this stretch work for this ?

[@jawadashraf3181]

I have undergone core-decompression 5 years ago after AVN in femoral head , can I have these exercises to strengthen my Flexor muscles??

[@AskDoctorJo]

+jawad ashram These are more for stretching, but yes, as long as they don't hurt, you should be fine to do them. Good luck!

[@johnmooter2300]

will this help with groin pain?

[@carasteede3828]

How often should I do this?

[@kaboj14]

I hurt my hip about a month ago while running and I just thought it might have been some general muscle pain, but now it has become unbearable to run on. How do I get this thing to heal? And how long will it take? I have 8 important races next month

[@donovanduelly6803]

Does working on this particular muscle help with sprint speed? What can I do to increase mine/?

[@tomthumb9839]

Thanks for the info. I will use this information.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help.

[@KunteBitchCoffee]

Any modifications for #1? My on the ground hurts too much to relax

[@moscaa2293]

Thanks doc

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@TreGrisby]

Thank you! That is what I needed

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@jkburbage59]

Is this an exercise that is safe for someone with osteoporosis to do? I have a LOT of pain in my hip area, but since I was diagnosed with "significant bone loss" in my hip, I'm afraid to do exercises that might do more damage than good to help ease the pain.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Unfortunately, I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate you. Everyone is different. If there is any way you can see a physical therapist in person, they should be able to help you figure out a specific program for you and help answer your questions.

[@kavitakapoor3857]

Hi. What if we just feel stretched in one leg and not the other? What does it mean? I have plantar fasciitis in my left foot. I am not feeling much stretch at the left side.