Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book ...

Soft tissue release is an advanced massage therapy technique that focuses on stretching and massaging damaged portions of the hip flexors. This promotes blood circulation and helps to ease symptoms.

You can do this by incorporating hip flexor stretches into your daily routine. (Related: 4 Expert Tips You Need to Know to ...

(CNN) — If you have ever felt tension in the front of your hips after sitting too long, struggled with lower back pain or had difficulty touching your toes, your hip flexors may be to blame.

(CNN) — If you have ever felt tension in the front of your hips after sitting too long, struggled with lower back pain or had difficulty touching your toes, your hip flexors may be to blame. These ...

but knowing how to stretch out your hip flexors properly is key—otherwise you’re just going to injure yourself. The hip stretches listed below come straight from physical therapists and are ...