(Health-NewsWire.Net, June 03, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- When a lot of stress is placed on the flexors, it causes a lot of pain and discomfort. Runners and football players are prone to hip flexor injuries because their sports involve a lot of running and kicking. Hip flexor pain is usually felt in the groin.
It is not only athletes who suffer from hip flexor injuries. A person who sits for long periods of time can potentially shorten their hip flexors and when they become mobile, they would stretch the flexor. The sudden extension of the muscle can result to pain. Improper stretching or lack of stretching before a workout can also cause hip flexor injury. Those who have poor posture and insufficient core and pelvic stability can also suffer from this kind of injury.
To do the hip flexor stretch correctly, it is important that one chooses the exercise band with the right resistance level. WOD Nation resistance bands are color-coded according for easy selection. The heavier the band, the more resistance one gets.
Aside from positioning the band correctly, it is important to remember to let the band do its work. The band should be able to pull on the muscles and if the hip is not relaxed, the band will not be able to do this. One should make sure that a good amount of stretch should be placed on the band. The stretches do not take more than a few minutes with only ten repetitions per leg.
As demonstrated by Lavis, it takes only a few minutes to stretch with the WOD Nation resistance band but it is helpful in avoiding injuries and keeping the hip flexor muscles healthy.
About WOD Nation
WOD Nation is a United States based company that provides workout gear to elite athletes. All of the company's fitness products are rigorously tested by athletes around the world to ensure they meet the demands of intense exercise programs. WOD Nation's website can be found at http://wodnationgear.com.
