How often should I perform a stretch for my hips?

National Academy of Sports Medicine

If you feel you are very tight, it is recommended you perform a hip stretch 2-3 times per day, holding the stretch for 30 seconds, or as needed. You can stretch multiple times per day with out causing any additional problems. There are two hip stretches you can try: kneeling hip stretch and standing hip stretch.

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Stretching

Stretching should be performed at the beginning of any exercise or workout. It elongates and strengthens muscle preparing them for exercise and reduces the risk of injury. There are stretching exercises for the back, legs, arms, neck … the whole body. Foam-rolling, static stretching and dynamic stretching are the three categories of the warm-up stretching or cool-down process.

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