Best Exercises For Hip Flexor Pain - From a Physical Therapist

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
  • A collection of the best stretches for tight hip flexors and best exercises for hip weakness. Includes tests so you can tell which exercises will be the best for your pain and step-by-step instructions on how to perform them properly. All demonstrated by a doctor of physical therapy. Keep reading for more!
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    Pain in the front of your hip can be a common condition. Most people think pain in this area is due to hip flexor tightness. While this is true in many instances, it's not true ALL the time.
    Many of us have tight hip flexors. This is often a result of spending so much time in positions with our hips bent (sitting, sleeping in a fetal position, etc). With our hip flexors in this position, over time they can undergo what we call an "adaptive shortening".
    This is where the muscles actually tighten up in this shortened position making movement very painful.
    The recommended treatment for tight hip flexors is obviously stretching.
    But what if the pain in your hip isn't due to hip flexor tightness?
    Believe it or not, some people can actually have weakness in their hip flexors that manifests itself as anterior hip pain.
    If that's the case, you absolutely don't want to be stretching them! In fact - just the opposite. If your hip flexors are weak and if that's what's causing your anterior hip pain, then the recommended treatment would be strengthening them.
    This is best done via specific exercises that are going to work the muscles in this area in the best way possible to help alleviate your pain and discomfort.
    In this video, I demonstrate some simple tests that you can do at home to assess whether your hip flexors are tight or weak.
    You can then follow along with 2-3 simple exercises and stretches based on your condition to see what exactly are the best exercises for your specific condition.
    HOW TO CHECK FOR HIP FLEXOR TIGHTNESS (3:24)
    Lay flat on your back on the edge of a table or counter (this can be done on your bed, but if it's too soft the test won't be as accurate).
    Hug both knees to your chest.
    Slowly lower one leg down towards the table.
    The lowered leg should lay flat (or almost touch) the table. If not, this is an indication of hip flexor tightness and you need to stretch it out.
    HOW TO CHECK FOR HIP FLEXOR WEAKNESS (4:56)
    Put your foot up on a chair - your knee should be at the level of your hip.
    Raise your foot off the chair and then lower it back down.
    Repeat this ten times.
    Repeat on the other side.
    They should feel the same on both sides. If one side is weaker or if performing this test is difficult, that would be an indication that your hip flexor is weak and DOES NOT need to stretch but rather needs strengthening.
    BEST HIP FLEXOR STRETCHES
    The stretches demonstrated in this video are as follows:
    PRONE HIP FLEXOR STRETCH (7:00)
    SUPINE HIP FLEXOR STRETCH (8:51)
    KNEELING HIP FLEXOR STRETCH (9:43)
    BEST STRENGTH EXERCISES FOR HIP FLEXORS
    If you have hip flexor weakness, these are the best exercises for you:
    STRAIGHT LEG RAISES (11:51)
    INVERTED "L" STRAIGHT LEG RAISES (12:32)
    STANDING KNEE RAISES (13:17)
    I hope those help you out of some of the pain or discomfort you might be experiencing in your anterior hip! If you did find some relief from this video, do me a favor and hit that "thumbs up" button! Also, if you know anyone this might help please share with them by pushing the "share" button above.
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  • @lisamoreland9558
    @lisamoreland9558 Před 3 lety +6

    I LOVE this! Thanks for providing all the details and nuances for the beginner in understanding all this! I can't wait to try it out. Good stuff!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety +1

      You are so welcome, Lisa! I am glad you found this informative and I hope it helps you!

  • @jmkkoh3620
    @jmkkoh3620 Před 4 lety +6

    Hello Jared, I love your CZcams exercise videos. Would you make a video about exercises for hip trochanteric bursitis,please? Thank you. Jana

  • @ahorangistarchild4041
    @ahorangistarchild4041 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you! Great content! I find it very helpful! 💖💖💖

  • @alexanderhenderson3479

    Thank You so much. Throughout my hip pain I've been stretching it out. It never really seemed to help, after that quick test I realize just how weak my hip flexor is (could barely get to ten on my left side, right side I can go up and down all day). Very insightful and easy to grasp. Just the mental relief of knowing what the problem is feels amazing. I look forward to strengthening this left hip flexor and eliminating this pain.

  • @magalicapi8124
    @magalicapi8124 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you! It's the first time I hear someone explain the difference so clearly. I've had 2 total hip replacement surgeries (anterior approach) on my right hip (had the first in 2016 and a revision in 2018 because it got loose). And the pain sometimes is even worse than before the surgery. I got nerve damage and meralgia paresthetica from the first surgery. I can't lift my right leg when lying down (can't do leg raise). Muscle atrophy, etc. The problem is that I haven't found a strengthening and/or stretching routine or treatment that doesn't cause a lot of pain and when I try squats or leg raises etc. and then stretch even if I do it with help of a strap I can't walk for 2 days after. Because I had anterior approach hip replacement there are no restrictions on the movement, no risks of dislocating when flexing or extending.
    Please advise!

  • @tyler07
    @tyler07 Před 4 lety +92

    Hands down one of the best hip flexor videos. Extremely easy to understand, no fluff or garbage I don’t need to hear. This is something will favorite and watch again.
    Thank you!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you for the compliment, Tyler Jones! I am glad you found this video helpful!

    • @bestmomever1347
      @bestmomever1347 Před 4 lety

      I did not quite get ‘’hands down ‘’ex. ...

    • @sirclintonify
      @sirclintonify Před 3 lety

      100% agree

  • @HorstFarms
    @HorstFarms Před 3 lety

    Really enjoying your videos and finding them quite helpful. Love to see a video specific to cyclists, especially endurance riding, where much of the information is in one place.
    Thanks

  • @karinjordan1059
    @karinjordan1059 Před rokem

    Great video, thank you 🙏🏻 😊

  • @TXDeathInvestigator
    @TXDeathInvestigator Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you! This is wonderful, and I’m certain will help me quite a bit!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You're very welcome, DeathInvestigator! I hope they help you! Thanks for commenting.

    • @mariascott4299
      @mariascott4299 Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much for all your videos. Been very helpful. I have problems with hips, knees, neck. I had a few falls in the past, and I suffer from chronic pain in theses areas. Again thank you so much. From Maria S.

  • @jsmcguireIII
    @jsmcguireIII Před 4 lety +23

    As a runner having had several knee surgeries the awareness of asymmetry is critical to dealing with flexor issues. Many of these stretches were in my PT routine for months. This guy knows what he is talking about. The key is to make these a part of your fitness routine forever.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much, timber_beast! It is definitely important to make these a part of your routine!

    • @RHHML
      @RHHML Před 18 dny +1

      Yea I did the the stretch that’s on the bench and I got instant pain relief 🥲

  • @annawasag4091
    @annawasag4091 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing job!!! So much information 🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      Thank you, Anna Wasag! I hope the information helps you!

  • @summerbair7414
    @summerbair7414 Před 4 měsíci

    Exactly what I needed today. Thanks for being a great teacher.

  • @mflowerz247
    @mflowerz247 Před rokem +6

    Love this! No fluff, waste of time, get right to it. YES! I’m following you now. 👍🏼

  • @WorkinSteamin
    @WorkinSteamin Před 2 lety +7

    Brilliant. This nailed a longstanding concern -weak hip flexor, with great, simple exercises to fix. Thank you!

  • @jillhawkins6392
    @jillhawkins6392 Před 3 lety +1

    I love these, especially the tips so I know I am doing them right. Thanks

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety

      You are so welcome, Jill! I hope they help and thanks for commenting!

  • @Teramis
    @Teramis Před 3 lety +1

    Incredibly helpful. Thank you!

  • @konkoly5183
    @konkoly5183 Před rokem +21

    Bro, that one where you pull your leg to your chest and let your other one just dangle really really opened up my hip after about 3 minutes or so. Thank you so much. Will be incorporating that into my daily routine.

  • @NicknamedSin
    @NicknamedSin Před 4 lety +122

    Watched this vid the entire way through. Super informative, clear delivery, with no rambling. Thanks doc. My hip flexors were weak. Perhaps from being in a seated position for hours on end. Such is life while in student mode. Cheers.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +10

      Thank you, Nicknamed Sin! I am so glad to hear you found this video informative. I hope these exercises help!

    • @deann3621
      @deann3621 Před 2 lety +2

      Agree! Mine are weak too

    • @yasienmohamed5868
      @yasienmohamed5868 Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks. I have hip impingement.
      Will hip flexor stretch help reduce pain

  • @asenatifetalaiga8611
    @asenatifetalaiga8611 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing.. I have been suffering from pain on my hip and lower back since 2013 and now just found the good exercise to help my problem 🙏💖

  • @MegaMusical10
    @MegaMusical10 Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic video, thank you!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You're very welcome, MegaMusical10! I hope they help you! Thanks for commenting.

  • @kimberdial1175
    @kimberdial1175 Před 3 lety +3

    10/10 video!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I’m a personal trainer and i implement about half of these with my clients! The test is a great tool 🙏🏼

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much, Kimber Dial! I appreciate your kind words!

  • @sharongrimes3577
    @sharongrimes3577 Před 4 lety +21

    OMG! I’ve been experiencing hip and low back pain for quite awhile now. This is the first time I’ve seen any information on weak vs tight, how to tell the difference, and what to do. I’ve been trying to self treat with stretching. I now know I need to strengthen. 💡Thank you!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You are welcome, Sharon! I hope you start to feel better soon!

  • @yusofamin7129
    @yusofamin7129 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for your help sir

  • @illingr
    @illingr Před rokem +1

    Great tips on form. Its easy to let good form slide over time!

  • @lindahansen9395
    @lindahansen9395 Před 4 lety +28

    Thank you so much for this video. I always thought I needed to stretch but after doing your simple tests I definitely need to strengthen. When doing the strengthen exercise you show in this video I can't even get my left leg off the floor (maybe an inch); right leg about 4 inches. I've got a lot of work to do. Again thank you.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +4

      Amazing, Linda! It's interesting how often this happens! You think you're doing the right thing but come to find out the best treatment is completely different. I hope this helps you! You'll have to check back in a couple of weeks and let us know your progress!

  • @krissche1863
    @krissche1863 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you so much! I have been trying to figure out my own routine for this when I developed a weakness in one side, but I think that I would have gotten much better targeting of the area and better effects if I had just seen this before. I will now start with this and see if it get better.

  • @matijaljubenovicbrica9569

    Love your channel! You have everything to help me❤️

  • @neldaaguero
    @neldaaguero Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much..

  • @victorpham5000
    @victorpham5000 Před 4 lety +15

    Just wanted to say thanks for making these videos it has helped me figure out why my hip has been numb for so long. Feels like Christmas came early for me.👍

  • @Gdess2M4vr
    @Gdess2M4vr Před 2 lety +18

    This is perfect. I had pain from doing deadlifts in my upper right thigh. Thanks to your well explained video and exercises I discovered my hip flexor muscle is weak in the right leg. And now know exactly how to strengthen it in order to continue with deadlifts and improve in the gym. I hope everyone having problems with the hip flexor finds your video and receive your great advice!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh, good to hear! I am glad this video helped you so much and thanks for sharing!

  • @jamib2090
    @jamib2090 Před 4 lety

    So helpful! Thank you!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You are welcome, Jami B! I am so glad this was helpful for you!

  • @jongoodman6988
    @jongoodman6988 Před 3 lety

    Best hip video I've found trying to figure out this pain! Thanks for thorough explanation!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety

      You're welcome, Jon! I am glad this helped you and thanks for commenting!

  • @Anonymous-be4qf
    @Anonymous-be4qf Před 2 lety +59

    where my weak hip flexor people at 😂

  • @theblev5ter909
    @theblev5ter909 Před 2 měsíci +13

    What happens if they are tight AND weak? Asking for a friend... lol

  • @joblogertrude3601
    @joblogertrude3601 Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing video, thank you so much for sharing!

  • @veronicarojas1839
    @veronicarojas1839 Před měsícem

    Thank you for making this videos 🙏

  • @juliehanrahan8351
    @juliehanrahan8351 Před 11 měsíci +4

    This was incredibly helpful. I have been spending hours and hours trying to stretch what I thought was a tight left quadricep. I watched the video and did your tight-or-weak test. Bingo! I have a very tight left hip flexor... and I now have some great stretches to work with. You are so clear and concise. I've already subscribed. Thank you so much!

  • @bobmclaughlin6127
    @bobmclaughlin6127 Před rokem +4

    Just back from my first PT session for hip flexor. Lots of pain, hard to walk. Your video was much more instructive!! I understand much more than what I was offered at PT. I’m starting your routines today. Thanks!!

  • @MsBobi86
    @MsBobi86 Před 4 lety +1

    Very informative video, thank you very much!!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You're very welcome, Irina Bobeica! I hope they help you! Thanks for commenting.

  • @brittpermien
    @brittpermien Před 3 lety

    I am totally stoked to have found this particular video. Very helpful to figure out that I am tight and not weak. Here is a question: right now the pain in the front is really quite unpleasant when I lift my knee towards my chest. But I really do not not feel pain at all after a minute or two when trail running (my main exercise apart from weights). So I would hope I can just keep on running and ignore the brief initial period of discomfort and incorporate your stretching routines a few time during the day. Do you think that would be cool?

  • @dawn0718
    @dawn0718 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you , my hip flexors have been killing me for awhile. These exercises are what I needed.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +1

      Great, dawn0718! I hope they help and thanks for commenting!

    • @romeparker1686
      @romeparker1686 Před 3 lety

      Did they really work? And how long you've been doing the exercises

  • @kierstaspendlove9734
    @kierstaspendlove9734 Před rokem +3

    This is so incredibly helpful! I have suffered with hip flexor pain for years and everyone has always just given me stretches, but doing the test, mine are super weak! So helpful to have this info and a way to move forward!! Thank you!!

  • @daniellegodfrey2247
    @daniellegodfrey2247 Před 2 měsíci

    You are a real wonderful teacher and a great problem solver!!! Thank you!!!😊

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 2 měsíci

      You are so welcome! I appreciate your kind comment!

  • @jonschemanske8763
    @jonschemanske8763 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Jared! Your videos are great. Really clear, simple, and great information. It's really helped me with multiple injuries.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome! I am glad you find my content helpful and thanks for sharing!

  • @andrewswan3765
    @andrewswan3765 Před 4 lety +5

    Thx this is just what i need;())))))

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You're very welcome, andrew swan! I hope they help you! Thanks for commenting.

  • @MarcioGhiraldelli
    @MarcioGhiraldelli Před 10 měsíci +6

    Mate, you saved my life. I'm 44 years old, and I've been stretching the hell out of my lower back for the last 5 years trying to get rid of pain. After figuring I had to strengthen it instead in a week with few minutes daily exercises the pain is gone! Tks!

  • @SL1CK1307
    @SL1CK1307 Před 25 dny

    Very informative. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mabelheinzle8758
    @mabelheinzle8758 Před 3 lety

    Always a great help! Thank you

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety

      You are welcome, Mabel! I am glad you found these helpful!

  • @julieharness9812
    @julieharness9812 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you. Helpful to find out my hip flexors are weak. After walking 12 miles the other day I had lower back ache and aching hips, also the same when sitting in the car for a long time. So I'm going to do your exercises to help. Thank you.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety +1

      You are welcome, Julie! I hope these exercises help and thanks for commenting!

  • @lezannevisagie8490
    @lezannevisagie8490 Před rokem +3

    Best video on this topic, thank you!!! 👌 I passed the tightness test and my flexors seem to be strong enough (I could easily do 10 on both sides), so still not sure what the cause of my hip & lower back pain might be. I'll have a look at some of your other videos, maybe I'll find the answer there somewhere... 😊

  • @robbiem1738
    @robbiem1738 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much. I am a high endurance athlete and I am so grateful for the stretch advice. It is literally helping me this second that I watched and followed the stretch. Seriously. Thank you

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety

      You're so welcome, Robbie M! I am so glad it is helping you!

  • @rosanas.bulawa7073
    @rosanas.bulawa7073 Před rokem

    AMAZING!!

  • @elisabetdelgadovilar2757
    @elisabetdelgadovilar2757 Před rokem +13

    Thanks a lot for explaining the difference between tight and weak hip flexors. I always thought I had to stretch even realising that I wasn’t getting any benefit and what I just learned is that my hip flexors are too weak 😓 thanks a lot 🤗

  • @sandramull3411
    @sandramull3411 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for the video. I was somewhat aware of it, but this video and taking the test confirmed that I have one tight hip flexor and one weak one. I can relate to much of your overall program as I taught and coached gymnastics. Still today, many people comment on my flexibility, but I'm finding that I was flexible in some joints and tight in others and had mixed strength in my muscles. I wish I'd come across your program when I was younger. I was blaming much of my problem on spinal stenosis and the scoliosis that was created when they did surgery for it 20 years ago. While I'm sure the spinal stenosis & scoliosis are part of the problem, I think that by working on stretching my tight side hip flexors and strengthening my weak side flexors, I may be able to stand straighter. I've been working with a trainer & have pretty good overall strength, but it's easy to miss something that could help. When I walk for exercise, I've been using walking poles, which help me walk straighter and faster without pain.
    I also love some of your basic skills program using animal movement, which I have used with children when teaching movement type gymnastics for elementary physical education. Since I'm retired and no longer teaching the classes, I had quit doing some of them, but have started again as I think they can be helpful for general movement, even for us old people. I know this isn't the place for a recommendation for your programing, but I would like to see something offered for older people, which may be similar to your other programs, but with modifications. I just make up my own modifications, but some would watch the programs and decide they couldn't do it. For example, the animal moves might be done by putting one's hands on something that is elevated so they don't have to reach all the way to the floor.(a block or bench) I think these moves could be very helpful to older people with modifications. I realize that you got more of a comment than you asked for, but thought you might be interested.

    • @irenemax3574
      @irenemax3574 Před 2 lety

      I hope you have come out of retirement to teach occasional workshops to young gymnastics teachers! So much useful information you could pass on. (Not bossing you around, just making a wee suggestion😁) My yoga teachers are oldish; one in her late 70’s and one is his late 80’s! They will never retire and the teaching keeps them young and supple. All the best to you.

  • @paulapeeler3157
    @paulapeeler3157 Před rokem

    Thanks!!!

  • @jburghau
    @jburghau Před 3 lety

    Thank you, I cannot wait to do the strengthening exercises .

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety

      You are welcome! I hope they help and thanks for commenting!

  • @TombstoneActual42
    @TombstoneActual42 Před 4 lety +3

    Woah, how about that? I just started getting pain in my right hip up front (as well as on my lower back, right side) a few days ago and this video gets uploaded just now. This explained a whole lot and I can't wait to give these a try. Thanks so much for this I was starting to get worried. I'm on Team Weak apparently 😅

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +2

      Haha! Crazy, right?! Everyone thinks stretching is the way to go, but that's not always the case. Sorry to hear about your pain, Chris. I hope these help you out, man!

  • @sarpbarcn2991
    @sarpbarcn2991 Před 4 lety +4

    Hi! So I have recently strained my hip flexors. I have three questions that if answered, would make me very happy.
    1. How long does it take to recover
    2. How do I learn about the severity
    3. What are ways to treat this?

  • @gertrudestrawberry
    @gertrudestrawberry Před 3 lety

    The most thorough video for hip flexor self-treatment. Thank you.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety

      You are so welcome! I hope this was helpful and thanks for commenting!

  • @t.blaschke7461
    @t.blaschke7461 Před 3 lety

    Great video, thanks a bunch!! Very informative, well explained and edited, all to the point. Thanks again!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful! You are welcome and thanks for your comment!

  • @josemrodriguez1381
    @josemrodriguez1381 Před 4 lety +6

    Can theses exercises be used for a hip flexor sprain ... please advise

  • @marlonramsauer4603
    @marlonramsauer4603 Před rokem +17

    Bro, you really save my life 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I was suffering for psoas pain, so bad and after watching this video, everything has changed.
    It's the first day I made the exercises you said and I swear it's unbelievable, I do still have pain, but I can do a lot more movements
    Thanks for sharing with us your knowledge 🙏🏻
    I've tried everything, thanks bro, really thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před rokem +1

      You are so welcome! Happy to help!

    • @johngoh767
      @johngoh767 Před rokem +1

      Hello Marlon, yours is psoas pain, so can the hip flexor stretches help your psoas. I need to learn from you as I have psoas problem.

  • @alfredsharka4835
    @alfredsharka4835 Před rokem

    Thanks man will keep practicing and give you feedback later

  • @makakiwi9427
    @makakiwi9427 Před rokem

    Amazing!

  • @kristiroy9363
    @kristiroy9363 Před 4 lety +31

    Thank you! I've been stretching my weak hip flexor and couldn't understand why they felt worse after I stretched! Appreciate this

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +2

      You are so welcome, Kristi Roy! I hope this helps and thanks for commenting!

    • @judithmercado8162
      @judithmercado8162 Před 4 lety +1

      @@toneandtighten i do exercise but it hurts my buttock down to my leg

    • @parthvaish4363
      @parthvaish4363 Před 2 lety

      @@judithmercado8162 You have sciatica

    • @afrahsiddiqui9129
      @afrahsiddiqui9129 Před rokem

      @@judithmercado8162 pppppppplpppppppppppppl

  • @Michael_oliveri
    @Michael_oliveri Před 3 lety +5

    Holy shit this was a life-saver, thank you for this content dude!

  • @donnaw8279
    @donnaw8279 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for explaining the difference. I can feel an improvement already with the strengthening exercises.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 2 lety +1

      You are very welcome, Donna! I am glad these are helping you and thanks for commenting!

  • @viveksharma5884
    @viveksharma5884 Před 3 lety

    You nailed it. Thank you.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety

      You are welcome, Vivek Sharma! I hope you found these exercises helpful!

  • @CathleenLangin
    @CathleenLangin Před 4 lety +4

    Mine were weak and I woke up in the middle of the night with the worst sharp pain ever! This really helps. Thank you

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You're so welcome, Cat L! I am glad to hear these exercises have helped!

  • @kendr01234
    @kendr01234 Před 3 lety +6

    This is great info! When doing the exercises to strengthening the hip flexor, it cramps up my quad muscles. How do I keep from using the quad muscle so I can activate and strengthen the hip flexor?

    • @anitaholst7671
      @anitaholst7671 Před 2 lety

      I have same issue... I do it anyway. Maybe yours are worse? Eventually I expect the quad cramping to go away. We'll see.

  • @appaspc
    @appaspc Před 4 měsíci

    Crisp and sharp one. Loved it.

  • @ryanknutzen8876
    @ryanknutzen8876 Před rokem

    Great Video!! Informative and short and simple. Love it

  • @VeiledDancer
    @VeiledDancer Před 4 lety +3

    I never knew about the possibility of weak flexors..... I tried the test and mine are tight! Thanks for the great information!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      Awesome, VeiledDancer! I hope the stretches help you out!

  • @saragoya6144
    @saragoya6144 Před 2 lety +13

    Incredible, day 2 of doing this and the pain in the front of my right hip that I have suffered for a year despite doing yoga every day and lots of physio , has gone! It's gone! Thank you so much. 💓

  • @PEMF.Hydrogen.LLLT.Experts

    Thank you for this informative video!

  • @tatianapouladian7901
    @tatianapouladian7901 Před 4 lety

    Very well explained. Thank You

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You are welcome, Tatiana! I hope this video helps you and thanks for commenting!

  • @carrieb4109
    @carrieb4109 Před 3 lety +10

    Omg, thank you! My hip flexor is weak, but I have definitely been stretching. Stretching wrong at that. 😬

  • @sickoid87
    @sickoid87 Před 4 lety +5

    According to your tests I don’t have neither weakness nor tightness in my HF but I still experience a lot of pain and discomfort in the front of my right hip while running or swimming freestyle with strong kick. This includes crunchy sounds and reduced ROM compared to the left hip. What would you suggest? Thank you!

    • @aycaakboyraz9945
      @aycaakboyraz9945 Před 3 lety

      I have the same situation! I mostly have pain when I am doing squat-type exercises. Could you find an answer to your question?

  • @giftem4350
    @giftem4350 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for showing how to test for strength and weakness. This really helps.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 2 lety

      You are so welcome! I am glad it was helpful and thanks for commenting.

  • @kmm2442
    @kmm2442 Před 4 lety

    This was a lot of info and very good. Thank you.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You are welcome, FlickerFlame! I hope this helps you and thanks for commenting!

  • @annerickett1144
    @annerickett1144 Před 4 lety +6

    Tried doing the hip flexor strengthening exercise where I had to tighten my quads and raise leg. My right side is weaker than my left side and I experienced pain in my lower back when raising my leg. Any advice to help would be greatly appreciated.

    • @vivianchinoda2833
      @vivianchinoda2833 Před 2 měsíci

      Just following up to find out how you dealt with this strength difference, I am also actively trying to recover from this. Thank you!

  • @breeannh5384
    @breeannh5384 Před 4 lety +4

    Hmm...Not really sure. I've always been pretty flexible and my leg came down on the table. I also was able to do the leg raise test without much difficulty. But my Hip flexors do hurt especially after a run. I'm leaning more toward weak but don't want to miss stretching if that is what I should be doing . Side note I'm not sure but my inner knee has been hurting after a run too. I know my chiro said one side of my pelvis is forward and one is back. Got any thoughts?

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +2

      Depends on a lot of things... condition of the hip, mileage, running mechanics, etc etc. Could be anything from a hip flexor tendonitis (in which case all the exercises in this video would be good to perform) to an arthritis. I would try all these exercises daily for 1-2 weeks; if you're not seeing any improvement consult a local specialist. Good luck!

  • @melliesue8218
    @melliesue8218 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh my gosh! This was sooo helpful. Especially the proper way to do the third stretch. My hip has been bothering me for a couple days that stretch completely took away all the pain. Thank you!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 2 lety

      You're so welcome, Melanie! I am glad these were helpful and thanks for sharing!

  • @jubooblossom
    @jubooblossom Před 3 lety +87

    What if you have weak hip flexors and they are also tight? Should we do all of this

    • @user-ms9mq7ze7v
      @user-ms9mq7ze7v Před 2 lety +4

      He said if they’re weak. Don’t stretch them, just strengthem

    • @epstein_isnt_dead7726
      @epstein_isnt_dead7726 Před rokem +3

      @@user-ms9mq7ze7v he also said if they are tight, dont try to strengthen them just stretch them

    • @joemorrow5008
      @joemorrow5008 Před rokem +4

      At 2:28 he says the worst thing to do for a weak muscle is to stretch it. We need Tone and Tighten man to elaborate.

    • @GMConway.jcranch
      @GMConway.jcranch Před 3 měsíci

      It would be nice to know the answer if you have both and do all the exercises at the same okay which one is best to start tight muscle are weak

  • @brandyschwartz5387
    @brandyschwartz5387 Před 4 lety +8

    I definitely have weakness in my right hip. If any of these exercises are painful, should I still do? The knee on the chair lift is painful. The orthopedic Dr, I saw said; Pain of right sacroiliac joint
    Tendinopathy of right gluteus medius
    Trochanteric bursitis of right hip
    Right lumbar radiculitis
    Disc bulge in lower back
    My primary refered me to him to see if I had a labral tear. He did not think so , due to the good range of motion I have in my hip. I have been experiences pain for several years in the lower back, hip, groin, upper thigh. Greatly increases with just about any activity

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety +2

      Oh man! I'm sorry to hear that, Brandy. Sounds like we need to stretch and strengthen your hip and get the disc under control. Unfortunately I don't have a good hip video I can recommend for you right now (great suggestion, though), but I can share some things to help the disc and radiculitis: czcams.com/video/fDkw-Zi5MBg/video.html Hope that helps you!

  • @thriftingsuperstars
    @thriftingsuperstars Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much!!

  • @rebekahritter9289
    @rebekahritter9289 Před 2 lety +1

    Ok. Now that I understand it, can you make a video of just the exercises? I use the 9 minute back video daily and it’s been a huge help. I struggle to remember these exercises and I don’t have time to try to find them within the educational bits. I surely would be helped by that kind of video.

  • @chandrika8788
    @chandrika8788 Před 4 lety +7

    when i do the kneeling hip flexors stretch there is so much pain in knee that is bent , even after using a cushion for support. could you give any suggestion for this problem?

  • @jesusangel1440
    @jesusangel1440 Před 4 lety +9

    What if I feel pain for both when I let my leg droop it kills but touches the table but when I do the chair exercise I can barely do ten then it kills

  • @maggyablor6646
    @maggyablor6646 Před 4 lety

    These are good exercises...I wish I had found you earlier. Thanks Doc!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      You are welcome, Maggy Ablor! I hope these help you!

  • @rimonramis8813
    @rimonramis8813 Před 4 lety

    great video,straight to the point

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      Thanks so much, rimon ramis! I am glad you found this video helpful!

  • @jennasaisquoi5174
    @jennasaisquoi5174 Před 3 lety +18

    I never have lower back pain. However my hips hurt when I do floor ab exercises that require me to lift my legs while in an upright position

    • @AlbionRising
      @AlbionRising Před 3 lety +1

      oh gosh, me too!! I have friends that do the same exercise but they seem fine. I thought I was the only one! when I do daily exercises of lifting legs for abs, I end up with what seems to be tight flexors.

    • @nom1959
      @nom1959 Před 3 lety

      I have the same problem, you guys find a fix for this?

    • @ardaakdogan7751
      @ardaakdogan7751 Před 2 lety

      I feel pain while doing crunches

    • @priyanshu3696
      @priyanshu3696 Před 2 lety

      I am also experiencing same problem. What worked for you ?

  • @bellajaid
    @bellajaid Před 4 lety +6

    According to your tests, my bad hip is not tight and stronger than my good hip. I think I need more info, lol

  • @AV-ij5ti
    @AV-ij5ti Před 2 lety

    Great info. Thanks!

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 2 lety

      You are welcome, A V! I hope these exercises help!

  • @edwinbritto3057
    @edwinbritto3057 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks so much.

  • @hassanmwale178
    @hassanmwale178 Před 3 lety +3

    I having been doing skipping and other exercises when ever I try to do mountain climber exercises or I raise my leg...my socket joint tends to make noise but there is no pain. Will this exercise be helpful and can I continue with my normal exercise such as skipping?

    • @dulcinea1331
      @dulcinea1331 Před 2 lety

      i have same noise when i do leg rise and what i being reading or watching its okey so far if u dont have any pain.

  • @tinaa719ify
    @tinaa719ify Před 4 lety +22

    Hello, just wonder if a muscle can be weak AND tight at the same time? Thank you!

    • @rhugginsj25
      @rhugginsj25 Před 4 lety

      Someone answer arghhh

    • @ajitesh764
      @ajitesh764 Před 4 lety

      @Tone and Tighten .....did u read this, if u did please a solution for this.

    • @sukhsalwara8639
      @sukhsalwara8639 Před 4 lety

      Someone please answer this. I injured my right back which is my weak side as well. And since then my right leg feels constant numbness. Q

    • @razormixes6413
      @razormixes6413 Před 4 lety

      tinaa719ify I’m pretty sure

    • @scifctn
      @scifctn Před 4 lety

      Yes

  • @kobalt77
    @kobalt77 Před 3 lety

    Wow Jared, that was above and beyond the call of duty! ... Thank you so much all this amazing info. I recently started doing HIIT sprinting, this was the bit that "went" the 2nd time I did it and has niggled me ever since.. Now instead of it being a "Groin Strain" I know exactly what it is and how to fix it .... Thank you so much Doc.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 3 lety +1

      You are so welcome, Dub Siren! I am glad they were helpful for you and thanks for commenting!

  • @annettelowe405
    @annettelowe405 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful, especially helping to differentiate between tightness or weakness. Never would have considered this without watching your video. Thank you.

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 2 lety +1

      You're very welcome! I am glad this was helpful and thanks for commenting!

  • @preetirane986
    @preetirane986 Před 4 lety +4

    Is hip flexor also related to back problem like slipped disc?

    • @toneandtighten
      @toneandtighten  Před 4 lety

      It can be, but not necessarily all the time, preeti rane.