Great! - 5/2/2013   8:42:35 AM

That's a wonderful set of exercises - great research. Article bookmarked! - 4/27/2013   3:44:43 AM

I like the kneeling hip flexor stretch! - 4/26/2013   4:07:56 PM

I love all these stretches, but particularly the butterfly stretch...I do it lying down with my arms above my head which is a yoga pose I can't recall the name for...it makes you feel amazing...

Cycling, walking, lots of leg weights, bellydance and high heels are jointly responsible for my tight hip flexors...:-) - 4/22/2013   11:51:16 PM

I am sure that tight hip flexors are the cause of a hip injury from an over-ambitious running program almost seven years ago. The X-rays and MRI showed no fractures or tears, but my left hip was a tight, agonizing mess, and it led to lower back spasms, too. I limped for more than two years, and experienced chronic pain.

I discovered a few of these exercises about 18 months ago, and will try the others. Today, my bad hip is strong, much more flexible, and pain-free, and I'm running again.

My favorite stretch is actually Downward Dog with Extended Leg. It feels so good! - 4/12/2013   10:10:01 PM

Thanks, Nancy. The more weight training I do, the tighter my hip flexors get. These exercises will be easy to do throughout the day. - 3/29/2013   9:07:43 AM

Thank you for these... I have chronic hip and knee pain, as well as plantar faciatis and it really keeps me from being more active. I am surprised to find that so many others suffer with it too, and have found these exercises helpful. I'm going to give these a try. - 3/28/2013   10:28:55 PM

No hip stretches here for disabled people - 3/20/2013   12:50:08 PM

I plan to try some of these exercises to ease my hip pain. - 3/20/2013   8:00:58 AM

The great thing about hip flexor exercises is that in short order you'll see results. - 3/20/2013   7:35:28 AM

I went to physical therapy for knee pain... that actually was due to weak hips. Turns out low back pain & knees all feel it if hips aren't strong. Physical therapist had me doing the low-mount resistance band exercises and lots of stretches and it REALLY HELPS! She also had me do Side Planks, One-Legged Squats, and a lot of balancing exercises - like standing on one leg on a BOSU ball and playing catch. - 3/19/2013   5:03:48 PM

thanks for sharing! Didn't know a couple of them. I will try them. - 3/17/2013   12:56:49 PM

Great exercises, but I probably won't remember them all for my next workout. I wish they were housed on SP for me to save and/or print. The links may or may not work next time I want to check. - 3/17/2013   12:18:10 PM

Added pigeon pose back into my regular post-workout stretching routing recently...need to try some of these others. Thanks. - 3/17/2013   10:38:34 AM

I think these stretches will help me. I appreciated being able to see the wide varied of resources available to get information. So, I liked being linked to various places. Some seemed to be able to understand some directions more than others, but here again I have the names of the exercise and the basic concept, so I could search for a toot that worked better for me. Thanks!!! - 3/16/2013   10:09:38 AM

While I was interested in these exercises/stretches is was clear the article was written to redirect the reader to other website for advertising purposes.
I appreciate that Sparkpeople is free, and this is the format for keeping it that way - but it was annoying to feel 'forced' to view these links in order educate myself. - 3/16/2013   9:12:04 AM

I've been struggling with multiple injuries due to tight hip flexors, thanks for these!! - 3/16/2013   7:55:39 AM

The older I get, the more I appreciate the importance of keeping hip flexors supple and stretched! - 3/16/2013   6:44:49 AM

Another good reason to take up yoga - 3/16/2013   12:37:40 AM

Pigeon also helps with piriformis tightness. - 3/15/2013   10:55:45 PM

I really like doing hip flexors. I don't stretch before a workout but if my muscles are warm from activity it should not hurt. Thanks for sharing! - 3/15/2013   3:51:03 PM

Such perfect timing. Since starting a more regular exercise program, I've noticed my hips hurting. And thanks Laurie_Deasy for the suggestion to copy and print these for easy use. I will definitely be adding these stretches to my routine. - 3/15/2013   10:00:06 AM

I do all these stretches but only AFTER my workout (cardio and strength training) ... NEVER before - 3/15/2013   9:49:30 AM

ouch! ok i can do this everyday.It felt great to warm these muscles up for my workout.ThankYou - 3/15/2013   9:40:28 AM

Great suggestions, the links to other pages were cumbersome although good resources! - 3/15/2013   9:37:04 AM

Thanks! - 3/15/2013   7:15:22 AM

I'm excited to try out these stretches! As a hooper, these will definitely come in handy! HulieeHoops at weightedhulahoopworkout.com - 3/9/2013   5:32:26 AM

good reminder to stretch my hip flexors - 3/8/2013   10:44:26 AM

Love this blog! - 2/26/2013   3:38:55 PM

I will give this a try. - 2/26/2013   7:33:39 AM

I was diagnosed with a bulging disc in Oct. Lower back is killing me. Had therapy....now only the left side of my hip is hurting. I'm going to try these exercises to see if it will give me some relief in my hip. Stretching might do the trick. - 2/18/2013   11:26:10 PM

Hear! Hear! LAURIE_DEASY ... Well said. Going to other sites gives me ideas of other stretches to do. Thanks Nancy and SparkPeople for a great blog! - 12/27/2012   10:32:31 AM

This is for lean-n-lexy. You sure are all about shaming folks aren't you! You must have been shamed and guilted alot when you were a child. I am sorry about that for you. To look at the bright side....I just copied and pasted all the wonderful exercises into an email and printed it out for myself. It took a few well worthwhile minutes because someone so kindly searched them all out for me to make it easy for me. And because I care about my health, I took the time to find a way to help myself and make it easier on me to actually do the exercises. It is not shameful to link people to other sites, it shows that SPARKPEOPLE really care about the welfare of others. They are not selfishly trying to keep you to themselves, or limit your resourses! They know that when you truely want to help people, you put it out there at any cost to yourself. And as far as kickbacks for directing to other sites.....well if that is true.....how does that hurt you? It just gives you a more vast accumulation of knowledge and help! I normally don't take the time to comment and I was not a "member" of SPARKPEOPLE, but I became one just to try to shed a different perspective for lean-n-lexy! I found this article on Pinterest and am very glad I did! Thank you SPARKPEOPLE! - 12/24/2012   10:04:28 AM

as a belly dancer - this is awesome because belly dancers have weak psoas muscles and tight hips. so this will be awesome to add my list of exercises. - 12/17/2012   1:35:45 AM

I am dealing now with horrible Sciatica and it's all due to my hips. Thanks for the exercises! - 11/18/2012   12:58:50 PM

This is one of the best compilations of hip flexor stretches and strengthening exercises. Thank you for taking all of the time to find these exercises from many different sources. - 4/18/2012   8:17:28 PM

As soon as my mileage starts to build on a walk/run training program my hip pain returns. I too sit at a desk all day and cycle a lot. I hope with consistent stretching these exercises will get rid of my hip pain. Thanks - 6/25/2011   9:08:47 AM

I have tight hips too and at one point it was so bad, I couldn't lift my leg to get out of the car! Hip flexor stretches definitely helped but don't forget the backside since it all works in conjunction - gotta stretch the piriformis muscles too! - 6/4/2011   2:27:30 AM

This couldn't have come to my attention at a better time! I am struggling with lower back pain and a terribly sore left heel. I thought about going back to physical therapy, but these exercises may save me time and money while making me feel better! - 5/29/2011   11:40:37 AM

Very timely for me... am currently side-lined due to hip pain. Taking anti-inflammatory meds with a tentative diagnosis of bursitis and begin physical therapy next week. Will compare these suggested stretches with those from the MD as well as the PT. Wish I'd seen this months ago but better late than never! TU - 5/28/2011   10:11:36 AM

Love stretching the Flexor! :) - 5/26/2011   7:04:44 PM

Due to severe arthritis in both hips, and looking at replacement surgery, I'm afraid to strain my hips too much. thanks for the ex. though. I'll get at them, when I can. - 5/26/2011   3:59:09 PM

yeah! - 5/26/2011   10:47:14 AM

I started having piriformis pain when I was training to walk a half marathon. I was fine until I got up to doing 10 miles straight. I ended up having to do PT where I learned the Figure 4 stretch for the piriformis. I'm going to try some of these to get some of the muscles in the same area. - 5/25/2011   11:05:48 PM

Thanks for this post. I have a real problem with my left hip when I sit too long in one position. Shall have to try some of these suggested stretches! - 5/25/2011   7:00:52 PM

I've tried the butterfly stretch. I'll try some of the others. - 5/25/2011   2:47:47 PM

Thanks for this. I was just the other day looking for some exercises for the hips. Lately as I have started walking more miles at a time, I have been experiencing some pain in my hips. I was looking for some stretches to loosen up that area. Thanks again. - 5/25/2011   2:44:21 PM

Thanks - I have pain with my hips and they will often go out of joint. I will use these exercises. - 5/25/2011   11:57:24 AM

Oh my gosh, it's like you were reading my mind. LOL I have been wondering what exercises to do for this. I had a doc tel me to sleep on my stomach. I have a really bad back and they want to replace both hips so not easy to sleep that way. I am going to start doing these and hopefully I can get some relief before a I make the decision to have surgery. - 5/25/2011   11:27:42 AM

We use a bolster pillow...bigger than the foam roller and place it for about 5 min in sections on our back...ahhh - 5/25/2011   10:28:27 AM