Hips very stiff--need stretching ideas

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DIANNEMT

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6/27/11 10:53 A

Thank you, everyone, for the ideas. I have tried several and it feels better.

ACTIVEALLISON

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6/23/11 2:23 P

Ok, I'm sure this stretch has a name but I don't know it so I can't link to it. One that gives me a deep stretch in my hips is to lie on the floor with your knees bent. Cross your right leg over your left knee/thigh, then pull up your left leg using your arms.

23KAIYA

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6/23/11 2:16 P

Spark has some good articles and suggestions too, right on the site.

5ZT9Q0

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6/23/11 1:03 P

These: www.mobilitywod.com/?s=hips

SKYWATCHERRS

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6/23/11 12:47 P

Search for "psoas stretch" and hip flexor stretches online.

You CAN take ibuprofen if you want to, but stretching should help the ache.

DIANNEMT

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6/23/11 12:25 P

My hips are sore--we did jogging and sprinting yesterday in class and I don't run. I'm thinking it is from the jogging/running. Any ideas of what stretches I can do to help with the stiffness? I know my muscles are "tight"--would yoga with the DVD help that? And should I take some ibuprofen to help with the ache?

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