What causes tight hips? A sedentary lifestyle can lead to tight hip flexors and hip flexor pain. That's because excessive sitting causes the muscles to relax and deactivate. They become progressively weaker and shorter, sometimes causing a painful condition called adaptive shortening.
How do I get rid of tight hips?
How to Lessen Tight Hip Flexors
- Warming up and stretching your muscles before and after a workout.
- Taking breaks during the work day to stand up and walk around.
- Stretching and massaging your muscles with a foam roller to improve blood flow.
- Applying heat to the muscles to warm up the area and increase blood circulation.
How do I know if my hips are too tight?
"Lie flat on your back and bring one knee to your chest," she says. "If the bottom knee starts to bend as you pull the other knee to your chest, it may indicate that your hip flexors, on the front of your hip, are tight."
