Stretching your hip muscles can help your back.
The pelvis is a key structure when it comes to back health.
Their condition helps determine the position of the pelvis, and therefore the chronic position of the spine.
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To a great extent, the muscles location determines the bang out of movement it can produce.
On the other hand, yourhamstring musclesare located at the back of the thigh.
When they contract, they extend the hip and flex the knee, bringing it behind you.
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Quadriceps Hip Stretches
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Your quadriceps are located at the front of the thigh.
(The rectus femoris extends, i.e., straightens, the knee.
)The exercises in this article are limited to the hip portion of this muscle.
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They attach at the sitting bones, which are located on the underside of your pelvis.
Either way, this move is called hip extension.
You use your hamstrings when you walk, run, and climb stairs.
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You might also use them in sports that require explosive jumping such as basketball.
Some studies show that hamstring tightness contributes to low back pain.
They play important roles in walking and standing, as well as the overall balance of the pelvic position.
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For this reason, its important to keep them in good working order.
While on the topic of outer hip muscles, consider spinal rotation for a minute.
You may believe that when youve got your spine in a twist, its all happening in the back.
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In a well-functioning spine, this is not completely true.
The hip joints play an important role by adapting the pelvic position to support and increase the rotation.
But if your outer hip muscles are tight, your rotational range may be limited.
This is another reason why stretching your outer hip muscles may be a good idea.
Generally, this means youll cross your lower extremity in front of your body.
A number of strategies, including using various positions, can help you achieve just the right stretch.
They also work with the outer hip muscles to keep your pelvis aligned horizontally.
Many people are tight in their groin muscles without realizing it.
Perhaps they never venture to stretch this area.
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