{"id":2848,"date":"2013-07-09T08:10:19","date_gmt":"2013-07-09T15:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/?p=2848"},"modified":"2013-07-09T08:10:19","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T15:10:19","slug":"3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/workout\/3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Muscles You Don\u2019t Stretch, But Should"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_2849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2849\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/workout\/3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should\/attachment\/106446137\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2849\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-2849 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"Stretch your way to less injury\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145016\/106446137-80x54.jpg\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"406\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/106446137.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145016\/106446137.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145016\/106446137-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145016\/106446137-380x257.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145016\/106446137-80x54.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stretch your way to less injury<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I took Alison Wohlfarth\u2019s TRX\/Pilates class at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mountainsidefitness.com\/\">Mountainside Fitness<\/a>, and boy did it work my booty\u2026 and arms\u2026 and abs. It also made me realize how imbalanced my body is. Some of my muscles are super strong, some are super flexible, and some are just plain ignored which can lead to a slew of complaints, especially low back pain. But help is here! Alison, who also teaches yoga and spin at Mountainside (she\u2019s a quadruple threat with the body to match!), has broken it down for us so we can stretch those muscles that need it most \u2013 and say so long to lower back pain! Here are Alison\u2019s picks for the most under-stretched muscles, plus the lengthening moves your body needs most\u2026<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2850\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/workout\/3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should\/attachment\/87466897\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2850\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-2850 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"This stretch targets the often ignored hip flexors\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145019\/87466897-80x58.jpg\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"432\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/87466897.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145019\/87466897.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145019\/87466897-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145019\/87466897-380x274.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145019\/87466897-80x58.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145019\/87466897-100x72.jpg 100w\" ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This stretch targets the often ignored hip flexors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>The Iliopsoas.<\/b> More commonly known as \u201cthe hip flexors.\u201d\u00a0 Consisting of the iliacus and the psoas major, this bossy muscle group can be responsible for some big-time pain.\u00a0 And unfortunately, this group receives very little attention by the average gym-goer, leading to low back pain, limited range of motion and general unhappiness.<br \/>\n<b>The Solution: <\/b>A simple runner\u2019s lunge with a few tweaks can work wonders for tight hip flexors. Set one knee down on a soft, cushioned surface. Keep the other leg up, coming into a kneeling runner\u2019s lunge position. With your chest lifted, your abdominals and kneeling leg gluteal engaged, soften your hips toward the floor. By utilizing your breath \u2013 deep inhalations and controlled exhalations throughout the stretch \u2013 you\u2019ll be able to eventually coax a tightened psoas into relaxing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2851\" style=\"width: 545px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/workout\/3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should\/attachment\/it_bandfig1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2851\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-2851 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"Your IT band needs lots of love too\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145022\/IT_BandFig1-80x42.jpg\"  width=\"545\"  height=\"287\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/IT_BandFig1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145022\/IT_BandFig1.jpg 545w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145022\/IT_BandFig1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145022\/IT_BandFig1-380x200.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145022\/IT_BandFig1-80x42.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your IT band needs lots of love too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>The Iliotibial Band. <\/b>Referred to as the \u201cIT Band,\u201d this thick band of fibrous tissue runs down the outside of your leg from your pelvis to your knee. It acts as a liaison between some of the gluteal\/hip muscles and the knee stabilizers. If it\u2019s grumpy, you can end up with some fairly intense knee and\/or hip pain.\u00a0 <b>The Solution:<\/b>\u00a0 If you have a towel, Pilates ring or a Thera-Band available, this supine stretch will allow you to easily access a tight IT Band. Lie on your back and loop the apparatus around your right foot. Extend the looped foot up to the ceiling while extending the left leg on the ground. Try to maintain a neutral pelvis. Extend your right arm laterally on the ground (acting as an anchor). Holding on to the towel, band or ring with your left hand, slowly drop the right leg towards the ground on the left.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2852\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/workout\/3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should\/attachment\/quad-stretch\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2852\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-2852 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"And don&#039;t forget those quads\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145024\/quad-stretch-80x60.jpg\"  width=\"590\"  height=\"442\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/quad-stretch.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145024\/quad-stretch.jpg 590w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145024\/quad-stretch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145024\/quad-stretch-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145024\/quad-stretch-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145024\/quad-stretch-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145024\/quad-stretch-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145024\/quad-stretch-83x63.jpg 83w\" ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">And don&#8217;t forget those quads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>The Quadriceps.\u00a0 <\/b>These substantial, front-of-the thigh muscles consist of four distinct muscles (as you may have guessed from the name): vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris. When the quads are tight, the hamstrings tend to weaken, the pelvis shifts out of proper alignment, and you end up with lower back pain.<br \/>\n<b>The Solution:\u00a0 <\/b>This is a fairly intense quad stretch. If you have unhappy knees, you may wish to avoid it and simply take a standing stretch. Fold up a towel or mat and place it at the baseboard of a wall. Kneel down and place your right knee on the towel, your right shin and top of the foot against the wall (you\u2019re facing away from the wall). Now, bring your left foot forward and place it directly under your left knee in a lunge. Bring your torso upright by pressing your hands into your left thigh. You want to keep your torso in line with your stretching thigh.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2853\" style=\"width: 547px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/workout\/3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should\/attachment\/alison-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2853\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-2853 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"Alison Wohlfarth, spin\/yoga\/TRX\/Pilates instructor at Mountainside Fitness\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145027\/alison-80x94.jpg\"  width=\"547\"  height=\"640\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/alison.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145027\/alison.jpg 547w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145027\/alison-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145027\/alison-380x445.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145027\/alison-80x94.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/24145027\/alison-68x80.jpg 68w\" ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alison Wohlfarth, spin\/yoga\/TRX\/Pilates instructor at Mountainside Fitness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The stretches you need most to solve lower back complaints and knee pain \n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2849,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[63],"tags":[70],"class_list":["post-2848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-workout","tag-featured","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>3 Muscles You Don\u2019t Stretch, But Should<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The stretches you need most to solve lower back complaints and knee pain\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/workout\/3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"3 Muscles You Don\u2019t Stretch, But Should\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The stretches you need most to solve lower back complaints and knee pain\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/health-and-fitness\/workout\/3-muscles-you-dont-stretch-but-should\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Health &amp; 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