I have trouble with the figure four stretch, thanks for the advice on moving the knee in. I also find it easier to do standing leaning against a wall. For some reason I feel like I have more control and can avoid pain.
There is a good chance this would be caused by tight hip flexors that are closing down the joint space between the pelvis and hips, where the head of the femur runs out of space to move within the hip socket.
Yes! A tight psoas and iliacus impact the mechanics of the entire leg. This could certainly affect the shins. Releasing the hip flexors with the Hip Hook would be a great start. You could also use a smaller ball to apply pressure to the shin and lateral lower leg muscles to see how that helps, too.
I have some kind of hip impingement- good to know I instinctively did these stretches. Will keep doing them now! Thx. 🙏
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I have trouble with the figure four stretch, thanks for the advice on moving the knee in. I also find it easier to do standing leaning against a wall. For some reason I feel like I have more control and can avoid pain.
That's great that you've discovered another way to do the stretch that works well for you!
What is the source/cause of the "pinching in the front" (first mentioned at 0:52) when attempting the figure four stretch?
There is a good chance this would be caused by tight hip flexors that are closing down the joint space between the pelvis and hips, where the head of the femur runs out of space to move within the hip socket.
What kind of ball would you recommend?
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Could a tight psoas and iliacus be responsible for shin pain? I know I have hip issues/si joint issues, but can't figure out the shin pain. Thanks.
Yes! A tight psoas and iliacus impact the mechanics of the entire leg. This could certainly affect the shins. Releasing the hip flexors with the Hip Hook would be a great start. You could also use a smaller ball to apply pressure to the shin and lateral lower leg muscles to see how that helps, too.