This exercise is fantastic to improve hip mobility. Tightness in the hips can cause low back pain, and muscular pains in the legs. Long term tightness can lead to arthritis, hip replacement surgery, herniated lumbar discs, and facet syndromes. In addition, it can be the primary cause of knee and foot pain.
Setp #1 Lie on your stomach and tuck one leg under the knee of the other. It's the same position you would be in if you were sitting with on leg crossed over the other.
Step #2 Be sure that you are lying flat and not arching your lower back. You'll notice that the hip of the leg that is tucked is quite high off the floor. Press that higher hip with the intention of getting it in contact with the floor. Don't arch your lower back in order to succeed. Hold the push for about 30 seconds, relax but stay in position, then repeat 2 more times. Do this exercise every day.
Step#3 change legs and repeat the sequence.
Before starting this exercise program, see your doctor and verify that these exercises are suitable for your condition.
Setp #1 Lie on your stomach and tuck one leg under the knee of the other. It's the same position you would be in if you were sitting with on leg crossed over the other.
Step #2 Be sure that you are lying flat and not arching your lower back. You'll notice that the hip of the leg that is tucked is quite high off the floor. Press that higher hip with the intention of getting it in contact with the floor. Don't arch your lower back in order to succeed. Hold the push for about 30 seconds, relax but stay in position, then repeat 2 more times. Do this exercise every day.
Step#3 change legs and repeat the sequence.
Before starting this exercise program, see your doctor and verify that these exercises are suitable for your condition.
