Comments on: Hip Flexor Tightness in Distance Runners https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/ Better for every body. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:30:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 By: Jagriti https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-230298 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:20:34 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-230298 What about hip extensors pls tell me if tightness in hip extensors what will happen

]]> By: Andrew https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-226728 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 20:19:16 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-226728 Ally,

I know this post is a few years old now, but I find the information still extremely relevant. I’ve been running consistently for the past ~6 years, but have never really increased past 5-7 miles per run. Lately, however, I’ve been increasing my distance incrementally…and my legs have been complaining! I’ve been using some of the techniques you mentioned, especially foam rolling, to help alleviate the soreness and tightness.

]]> By: Allie https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-208636 Sun, 06 Sep 2015 14:31:02 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-208636 Can I still run with a tightened or pulled hip flexor? Very slowly and not very long, of course.

]]> By: Julia https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-69014 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 17:35:09 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-69014 Very informative and extremely helpful. Thank you!

]]> By: Lee https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-39152 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 15:13:06 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-39152 Great hip stretches and glute exercises. Any advicce on what to do if you’re sitting at work all day? Is there a different way to sit, or is standing better?

I’ve had significant hip issues while running since I started a new job that requires a lot of sitting.

]]> By: Jo C https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-37710 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:27:42 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-37710 My right hip pretty much seized up after my last half marathon in February and physio diagnosed weak right glute. Have been doing exercises (variations on the above) ever since but have noticed no improvement. I can run, but my hip goes stiff after a couple of minutes and I can only really manage a mile or so comfortably. I am completely miserable, I’m 34 would hate to think that this was the end of running for me. Are there any sports that strengthen glutes without the need for sets of exercises like the above, which I now found pretty tedious? I do yoga, plus cycle and swim, but nothing seems to be helping! Thanks!

]]> By: maurice https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-5065 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:17:10 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-5065 Can a few seconds of static stretch really undo hours and miles of damage from running? How about running or walking backwards? It just makes sense to contract the muscles that are used to being stretched and the reverse. Also, given the time element, the effect would be much greater than stretching, not to mention an enhanced cardiovascular benefit as well.
It would be better to bring attention to this ignored but common sense solution to the tight hip flexors that come from long distance running.

]]> By: margaret wallach https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-3634 Fri, 18 May 2012 01:27:42 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-3634 excellent advice! In weakness we can now find strength. thanks.

]]> By: Ally Lofgren https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-3401 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:01:07 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-3401 Thanks Henry! I appreciate the positive feedback.

]]> By: Margaret S. https://www.athletico.com/2012/04/04/hip-flexor-tightness-in-distance-runners/#comment-3374 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:04:46 +0000 http://www.athletico.com/blog/?p=1148#comment-3374 I love your suggestions! They are so helpful. I love that you don’t need special equipment either. You are the best!

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