The Figure Four Stretch Is Hurting You! Do This Instead

On today's episode of "this common activity is actually hurting you," we will be unpacking the figure four stretch! You may have done this stretch in yoga class, at the advisement of your physical trainer, or maybe you just saw it as an easy way to stretch your hips. Regardless of what sparked you to add this stretch to your repertoire of movements, it's probably setting you up for pain and suffering later.I know this next bit is like beating a dead horse coming from me, but NOT ALL STRETCHING I

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