hips and glutes stretch - seated in a chair

SAVE THIS if you are pregnant! But it’s also perfect for all my athletes getting back out biking and hiking. So let’s be clear - if you are a pregnant hiker or biker you will 💯want to try this stretch.
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The why?
🫄During pregnancy the ligament relaxin allows joints more mobility - but what I see in a lot of pregnant clients is that the hip muscles try to tighten up to keep the body stable as the joints in the pelvis get a bit “loosey-goosey”.
🚴‍♀️When we get athletic and do activities that tax our big gluteus and lateral hip rotator muscles they just like to be stretched and loved on after. Simple as that.
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For some, getting down to the ground isn’t physically accessible OR stretching from a chair means it’s easier to do in polite company (my friends are used to me sitting on the ground and stretching while we hang out, but your friends may not be ready for that yet!)
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Let me know how this #twominutetuesdaymassage goes for you and let me know what needs some TLC in your body!
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Try this out. If it works for you, share it with a friend. Hit the like button if you are feeling better than when you started and subscribe to be sure to see our weekly two minute stretches every Tuesday! And remember to reach out and let me know what you want to stretch next!
Checkout our bodywork in Boulder and Lafayette, CO at www.mountainmamamassage.com/ or deepen your connection to your partner through touch in our on demand Partner Massage Essentials for Pregnancy online workshop www.mountainmamamassage.com/partner

[@bunnyfernwood]

Thanks for the foot flexing tip! I get such a better stretch now

[@mountainmamamassageco]

Wonderful @bunnyfernwood ! I'm so glad the tip helped you get the stretch. Feel free to reply here with any requested areas for stretches - we aim to serve all our clients whether in person or online!