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STOP STRETCHING! Strengthen your hip flexors to fix back pain

For years people have been told by their doctors, massage therapists, PTs, chiros and trainers that they've got tight hip flexors.


They've also probably recommended loads of hip flexor stretching and mobility work. The problem is all that stretching is futile! The real fix for a tight hip flexor is to STRENGTHEN.

If you haven't caught on by now there's a bit of a common thing with tight muscle groups. They need to be strengthened, not stretched!


This is a great starter move for strengthening those hip flexors. If you're having back pain and not sure where to start, this is a great move to throw into the mix! If you want to learn more about why tight muscles need to be strengthened, or how your hip flexors can lead to back pain, shoot us a message!

 

 

 

Dr. Clayton Dir, PT, DPT
Post by Dr. Clayton Dir, PT, DPT
Apr 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Clayton earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2020 from Wichita State allowing him to combine his love for the human body and helping clients improve their health while building strength and resiliency. “I thoroughly enjoy walking the path alongside my client and guiding him or her to being in control of his or her health.” After experiencing the “traditional” line of physical therapy in other outpatient clinics, he knew there was a more client-centered approach that could provide long-term access to care and improved results. “Our current medical system often prioritizes injections and surgeries over conservative care. After helping numerous clients eliminate pain and return to their activities, I’m confident there are many cases that can avoid unnecessary surgeries” Clayton is trained in a variety of manual therapy techniques and certified in Functional Dry Needling. In his time away from the clinic he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, with adventure and activities such as working out, hiking, kayaking, yard games, and anything new to stay active. He also enjoys vacations of all kinds from weekend road trips to cruises!

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