Talk to me about my hip flexor.

[Doc_Lobster]

My dumb left hip flexor (aka ol' Lefty) bothers me when I run, a lot of the time. It's not pain, just discomfort.

What are some things I can do to help it feel better or prevent it?

[kams]

The foam roller is my go-to. Btw, ygpm in 2 minutes!

[Doc_Lobster]

I just started doing the foam roller 2 days ago. Hopefully that helps!

[Doc_Lobster]

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[gt7301b]

Foam roller and yoga

[katinthehat]

look up stretches and exercises for your TFL as well, that helps build hip strength

[stingsharkruns]

stretch. and I do this yoga video www.doyogawithme.com/content/deep-release-hips-hamstrings-and-lower-back

[shorewife]

Here's a good hip flexor stretch: Get down on one knee (like you're proposing marriage), rotate your pelvis under (very important!), and then push your hips forward until you feel the stretch in your hip flexors. Hold 15 seconds, repeat x 3.

[D2M]

Lots of stretching, pilates (love it) and foam rolling. I resisted foam rolling for so long because I just didn't think it would do much for me but oh man, it makes my hip feel so much better after a run.

[katinthehat]

Both. Front is okay but because you can get more pressure on the side (all your body weight on one spot instead of two) I find side more effective

[Doc_Lobster]

I feel it mostly on the front, but I have been rolling both to cover my bases.

Thanks for the tips, everyone! I will start doing some of this stuff. I noticed that I could feel it during spin tonight, too, so I need to check my hip before I wreck my hip.