Foam Roller Hip Flexors
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The posture scan does not measure thoracic kyphosis, lordosis, or flat-back posture directly. This exercise may still help mobility and strength that support overall alignment — it is wellness education, not a diagnosis.
How to do it
- Place the roller perpendicular to the front of the body, and lie over it at hip level.
- Find a sore spot on the front of the hips, and hold body weight on it for a few seconds to help the tissues release.
- Move the upper body to roll to different sore spots on the upper leg; keep the abdominals engaged to ensure that the lower back does not arch too much.
Form cues
- Angle the roller so that it is in line with the crease of the groin (i.e., at 45 degrees to the hip and leg) to increase the pressure of the massage.
Dosage
- Roll for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side at least once per day.
- Progress: Perform the Hip Flexor Stretch (Sagittal).
- Regress: Use a tennis ball to massage the hip flexors (see detailed information in next exercise).