Fixing tight hips from pickleball

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In this video, Fernando from The Kitchen demonstrates how to use a foam roller to alleviate tightness in the hip flexors, which is crucial for individuals who spend a lot of time sitting.

He explains that prolonged sitting can cause the hip flexors to become shorter and tighter, making it essential to stretch them out.

The process involves placing the foam roller on the ground and lying on it in a plank-like position on your elbows, focusing on the hip flexor area.

Fernando guides viewers through rolling back and forth, using body pressure to massage and stretch the hip flexors.

He suggests spending about two minutes on each side and emphasizes the importance of pausing on tight spots to take deep breaths, relax, and increase pressure if comfortable.

Additionally, Fernando shares a bonus tip of lifting the leg being worked on for deeper stretching and to enhance the effectiveness of the exercise.

Key Points:

  • Sitting for extended periods can tighten the hip flexors, making targeted stretching crucial.

  • Using a foam roller can effectively stretch and massage the hip flexors.

  • Adopt a plank-like position on your elbows, rolling back and forth with the foam roller under your hip flexors.

  • Spend approximately two minutes on each side, focusing on areas of tightness or discomfort.

  • Incorporate deep breathing and adjust body pressure to intensify the stretch.

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