Relief for Soreness in the Hip: Two Stretching Exercises to do at Home

What many believe are (sore) muscles, may actually be fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds our muscles that can be strained from too much sitting, walking or standing incorrectly. Here are two great fascia stretch exercises demonstrated on the floor utilizing a yoga strap. These movements, using self-myofascial release, help mobilize, alleviate pain and open up the hip by releasing the fascia.