{"id":24349,"date":"2021-12-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/?p=24349"},"modified":"2022-12-13T14:30:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:30:55","slug":"yoga-for-hip-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/yoga-for-hip-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Yoga Poses and Stretches for Hip Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In today\u2019s world, tight hip muscles are just a part of life. Between walking, sitting throughout the day and working out, our hips get a lot of use, so it\u2019s imperative to give them proper care. If neglected, tight hips can lead to back pain, muscular imbalances and can also cause injuries like pulled muscles or torn ligaments. Stretching is so important for many reasons, so check out our other article detailing how to stretch to improve posture.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article is your one-stop shop to mastering hip flexibility and reducing hip pain, from the whys to the how-tos!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best yoga poses to reduce hip pain<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Before you dive into stretching, there\u2019s some strategy you need to know about first. There are three major types of hip stretches, and it\u2019s important to always incorporate one of each: groin, hip flexor and outer hip. These three categories will allow you to stretch in multiple ranges of motion, ensuring your body is balanced.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you move throughout the day, take note of which movements are the most stiff. This will help you figure out which areas need the most work. Pro tip: Always start your stretch routine with your most stiff side, as it\u2019s natural to spend more time on your first side than second!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga poses to stretch and open up your hip flexors<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best yoga poses to stretch your hip flexors are the low lunge or lizard pose, wheel pose and progressive low lunge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Progressive Low Lunge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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