Tight inner thighs can interfere with you gait, and if your walking pattern is off a bit it can lead to too much motion in your lower spine, which can create pain. Stretching your adductors muscles can help — you might not realise how tight they are.
Straddle Stretch
- In a seated position, open your legs as wide as needed to feel a stretch in your inner thighs. If you're really tight, try sitting on a pillow to decrease the stretch, or try doing this stretch one leg at a time.
- To increase the stretch, walk your hands forward while keeping your back straight, hinging forward from your hips. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Then round your back, bringing your head toward the floor; hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds.
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