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Hip flexor “tightness” is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — complaints in both rehab and the gym. Most people assume tight means the muscle is short and needs stretching. But what if that’s not the real problem?

In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast, we dive deep into what hip flexor tightness really is — and why stretching often doesn’t fix it. We explore how muscle tone, overactivity, posture, and poor movement patterns create the sensation of tightness without the muscle actually being short.

You’ll learn:
 🔹 The difference between true muscle shortness and perceived tightness
 🔹 Why sitting all day switches off your glutes and overworks your hip flexors
 🔹 How overactive muscles can feel “tight” without being shortened
 🔹 Why stretching can sometimes make symptoms worse
 🔹 Practical strategies to restore balance, movement, and hip function

Whether you’re a clinician, student, athlete, or someone who constantly feels tight through the hips, this episode will completely change how you think about hip flexors — and how you should be treating them.

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