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During routine exercise and a daily work schedule, hips are often overlooked. Unfortunately for people who work at a desk for hours a day, the hip muscles can be extremely tight, causing sciatica, lower back and knee pain. Stretching the piriformis muscle and hip flexors can help relieve tension and pain. The piriformis muscle is a pear shaped muscle that begins at the base of the spine and extends through the sciatic notch to the femur. The piriformis and other hip rotator muscles allow you to turn your legs outward and keep proper hip alignment. They also protect your knees and your back. You can keep these muscles working properly by incorporating hip stretches into your daily routine. See Step 1 below to start learning how to gain flexibility in your hips. | During routine exercise and a daily work schedule, hips are often overlooked. Unfortunately for people who work at a desk for hours a day, the hip muscles can be extremely tight, causing sciatica, lower back and knee pain. Stretching the piriformis muscle and hip flexors can help relieve tension and pain. The piriformis muscle is a pear shaped muscle that begins at the base of the spine and extends through the sciatic notch to the femur. The piriformis and other hip rotator muscles allow you to turn your legs outward and keep proper hip alignment. They also protect your knees and your back. You can keep these muscles working properly by incorporating hip stretches into your daily routine. See Step 1 below to start learning how to gain flexibility in your hips. | ||
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# Hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds, and then return to neutral position slowly. Switch legs and repeat with your left leg. Do this stretch twice on each side. As you gain flexibility, hold the stretch for 30 to 60 seconds. | # Hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds, and then return to neutral position slowly. Switch legs and repeat with your left leg. Do this stretch twice on each side. As you gain flexibility, hold the stretch for 30 to 60 seconds. | ||
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