Exercises to fix those tight hip flexors


Strengthening 1a: Lie on the floor and bend your right knee. — Photos: ONG SOON HIN/The Star

In my last column, I discussed how tight and weak hip flexors are often an overlooked cause of lower back pain.

Aside from a dull ache in your lower back, you might also feel a pulling sensation in the front of your hip or a feeling of stiffness in your hip area.

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