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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 6 MIN

Your Hip Flexors Aren’t Tight — They’re Weak

from Low Back Pain Podcast · host Dr. Grant Elliott

Get a free demo of our back pain cure “Centralization Process” by clicking here:https://rebrand.ly/rehabfixSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back:www.therehabfix.com/low-back-programTo view hundreds of free low back videos, please follow us on Instagram at @rehabfixwww.instagram.com/rehabfixMost people think their hip flexors feel tight because they need more stretching — but the truth is the exact opposite. Tight hip flexors are often weak hip flexors, and when they’re undertrained, your lower back ends up picking up the slack. That’s why stretching never seems to fix the problem.In this episode, you’ll learn the real reason your hip flexors won’t release… and the four-step progression that actually strengthens, unlocks, and restores normal hip function so your low back can calm down.💪 What you’ll learn: ✅ Why stretching hasn’t helped your hip flexors✅ How weak hip flexors overload your lumbar spine✅ How to train your hip flexors in neutral, shortened, and lengthened positions✅ The exact progressions that improve strength, mobility, and long-term flexibility✅ Why “psoas tightness” is one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in back painThis episode is perfect for anyone dealing with: 👉🏻 Persistent tightness in the front of the hip👉🏻 Low back pain that worsens with standing or arching👉🏻 Hip flexors that never loosen no matter how much you stretch👉🏻 Desk-related hip stiffness👉🏻 Hip tension that returns every dayTake the next step: Want a structured plan tailored to YOUR back?Text PAIN to (317) 751-9509 for my free step-by-step demo and see how our clients get results in as little as 15 days.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow the show for more daily tips on pain-free living.Follow me on Instagram @rehabfix for free hip and low back training routines.

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