How to Reduce Hip Tightness

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Stand up once every 30 minutes if you sit all day.. Cross your legs to stretch the outside of your hips.. Lean forward in a kneeling position.

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1

Stand up once every 30 minutes if you sit all day.

Step 1

Stand up once every 30 minutes if you sit all day.

2

Cross your legs to stretch the outside of your hips.

Step 2

Cross your legs to stretch the outside of your hips.

3

Lean forward in a kneeling position.

Step 3

Lean forward in a kneeling position.

4

Step forward and lunge with 1 leg.

Step 4

Step forward and lunge with 1 leg.

5

Move your legs as though they're scissors.

Step 5

Move your legs as though they're scissors.

6

Lift and lower your legs as though you're pretending to march.

Step 6

Lift and lower your legs as though you're pretending to march.

7

Attempt a hamstring stretch while lying down.

Step 7

Attempt a hamstring stretch while lying down.

8

Pull your leg behind you to stretch your quads and hips.

Step 8

Pull your leg behind you to stretch your quads and hips.

9

Pull your ankle over your opposite knee while you're seated.

Step 9

Pull your ankle over your opposite knee while you're seated.

10

Talk to a doctor for guidance about rehab and recovery.

Step 10

Talk to a doctor for guidance about rehab and recovery.

11

Apply ice for 20 minutes once every 3-4 hours.

Step 11

Apply ice for 20 minutes once every 3-4 hours.

12

Take over-the-counter medication to treat your pain.

Step 12

Take over-the-counter medication to treat your pain.

13

Rest up so your injury can heal.

Step 13

Rest up so your injury can heal.

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