Why do my hip flexors feel incredibly tight and stiff after sitting at a desk all day?

Why do my hip flexors feel incredibly tight and stiff after sitting at a desk all day?

1. Introduction Prolonged sitting at a desk places the anterior hip structures in a continuous state of extreme flexion. This sustained posture physically shortens the hip flexor muscles, forcing them to adapt to a contracted position over several hours. When an individual finally stands up, these adaptively shortened muscles violently resist elongation, creating an overwhelming … Read more