Hip & Lower Back Relief

A targeted deep-release routine for the piriformis, hip flexors, and lumbar region to alleviate common desk worker pain points.

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Exercises6

3 min
Desk Outer Hip Stretch

1. Desk Outer Hip Stretch

30s

A seated piriformis and outer hip stretch performed at the desk, targeting the glutes and hip rotators to relieve the deep hip tightness caused by prolonged sitting.

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Seated Toe Touch

2. Seated Toe Touch

30s

A seated forward-reach stretch with legs spread wide, alternately reaching toward each foot to stretch the hamstrings, inner thighs, and lower back.

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Standing Quadricep Stretch

3. Standing Quadricep Stretch

30s

A standing quadriceps stretch using the desk for balance support, where one heel is pulled toward the glutes to stretch the front of the thigh.

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Chair Side Leg Raise

4. Chair Side Leg Raise

15s

A standing balance and hip-strengthening exercise using a chair for support, ideal for activating the glutes and outer hips after long periods of sitting.

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Standing Lat Stretch

5. Standing Lat Stretch

30s

A standing latissimus dorsi and upper back stretch using the desk for support, where the torso hinges forward and the arms extend to create a deep elongation of the back muscles.

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Standing Upper Body Stretch

6. Standing Upper Body Stretch

30s

A standing thoracic and shoulder stretch using the desk for support, where the torso hinges forward and the upper back rounds to decompress the spine and stretch the entire posterior chain.

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