Tight Hip Flexors? Physical Therapist Shows 4 Simple Moves!

Are you experiencing pain in the hips? Get your stiff, achy hips feeling brand new with four hip pain relief physical therapy exercises guided by Doctor of Physical Therapy, Karena Wu (IG: https://www.instagram.com/activecarephysicaltherapy/). Hip pain is often caused by tight muscles around the hip joint. As a major weight-bearing joint, the hip bears compression all day long — and the muscles surrounding it can become overworked and tight, especially from prolonged sitting. These four hip mobility exercises are designed to decompress the hip joint, relieve hip flexor tightness, and stretch the surrounding soft tissues so your hips feel loose and pain-free. 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Move 1: Knee to Opposite Shoulder Stretch 01:42 Life Hack 1: Cruise Control Rest 01:55 Move 2: Seated 90/90 Hip Opener 02:35 Move 3: Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 03:10 Life Hack 2: Leg Swings 03:26 Move 4: Standing Hip Circles 04:12 Outro Perform these hip pain exercises daily or whenever your hips feel tight or compressed. None of these should hurt — if something feels uncomfortable, do a modified version or skip it for now. If your hip pain is sharp, or if it seems to be traveling from your back, that may indicate a nerve issue. Check out our sciatica video linked here: https://youtu.be/k3h3j9l__SI?si=Da8YQm4v2QsN68rB #hip pain #hip relief #hip exercises #hip flexor #hip mobility #hip decompression #physical therapy #joint mobility #pain relief #healthline #stiff hips #hip flexibility #tight hips #hip flexor pain Learn more and subscribe for more pain relief videos like this: 📧 Join our Healthline newsletter: https://www.healthline.com/newsletter-signup/backpain?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=description&utm_campaign=backpain Stay informed and inspired by following us: Facebook: @healthline Instagram: @healthline Twitter: @healthline Healthline content is strictly informational and should not be considered medical advice. See a licensed medical professional for diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Opinions expressed in this video may not reflect those of Healthline Media.