If a client has trouble sitting upright with legs straight which muscles are likely tightest? Hip flexors? Hamstring?

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Jo 0 September 28, 2012 0 Comments

I have a client with well developed core strength but sitting in that 90 degree position is a struggle. I’m not too flexible myself in that position and I know I have very tight piriformis and IT band but what else might be involved?

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Hi Jo,

I actually have this problem myself quite frequently. It is due to very tight hamstring, buttocks and back muscles. A client’s abdominal core may also be weak in this instance. Personally, I find yoga and pilates to be the best at treating my tight hams, glutes and erectors while strengthening my core. I also use a foam roller to do myofascial release of the area. This is commonly found in runners.

Julie

If a client has trouble sitting upright with legs straight which muscles are likely tightest? Hip flexors? Hamstring?

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