05/29/2026
✨ Half Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch + Overhead Reach ✨
This stretch does more than open up tight hips — it can also help support pelvic floor mobility, breathing mechanics, and core pressure management.
When the hip flexors are tight (especially from sitting, pregnancy, lifting, or running), they can contribute to postural changes and increased tension through the abdomen and pelvic floor. Adding an overhead reach helps connect the stretch into the rib cage, diaphragm, and fascial system for a more full-body release.
💡 Benefits for the pelvic floor:
🔹 Encourages pelvic floor lengthening and relaxation
🔹 Improves rib cage + diaphragm mobility for better breathing mechanics
🔹Helps reduce gripping through the low back and abdomen
🔹Supports pressure management during lifting, exercise, and daily movement
🔹Can improve hip extension needed for walking and running
How to do it👇
1️⃣Start in a half kneeling position with one knee down and the other foot in front
2️⃣Tuck your pelvis slightly (think “tailbone down”)
3️⃣Gently shift your weight forward until you feel a stretch in the front of the hip of the down leg
4️⃣Reach the arm on the same side as the down knee overhead
5️⃣Slightly side bend away from the kneeling leg while breathing deeply into your ribs and abdomen
6️⃣Hold for 3–5 slow breaths; Repeat 2–3 times each side
✨ Focus on breathing, not forcing the stretch. Your pelvic floor and nervous system respond best when the body feels supported and relaxed.
Save this for your mobility routine or post-run recovery 👏
⚠️If stretching causes more pain or only gives temporary relief we may need to take a different approach➡️ check out of bio for a link to schedule a free 15 min phone consult or to schedule an evaluation