This stretch is important for those who sit for the majority of their day.

The goal is to feel it in the front of the hip. If needed, place a soft cushion under the knee. If you need a deeper stretch, lift the back leg up onto a step.

How To: Hip Flexor Stretch

1) With the leg you want to stretch, start with one knee on the ground.

2) Pull your pelvis up and back.

3) Push your hips forward until a stretch in the front of the leg is felt.

4) Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.

See the photo below to see a Group 23 physiotherapist performing the exercise.