Our quadriceps femoris muscles and the muscles responsible for bending our legs forward, i.e. our hip adductors/ hip flexor, are used intensively, not to say overused, on daily basis.
Many people tighten these muscles subconsciously while:
- in stressful situations;
- while talking to their boss or somebody else important in their life;
- while watching something exciting;
- when they disagree with something somebody else is saying about them or about a third party;
- when they want to emphasize their position in the "herd",
- being excited with any situation,
- being ready to receive and response to criticism/attack
Other, physical this time, factors contributing to high quadriceps muscles tension are our daily routines and occasional activities:
- walking up the stairs;
- running;
- bike riding;
- weight lifting;
- long periods in standing position;
- putting the feet in an incorrect way while walking
and many other physical (even very small) activities which done all the time without thinking about will create micro tensions and after many years a bigger once
Also, there are certain medical conditions influencing hip flexors and quadriceps muscles tension:
- scoliosis;
- hyperlordosis;
- frequent and recurring cystitis;
- inflammation of uterine appendages, lack of fertility*;
- urinary incontinence
and many other.
*the tension i quadriceps muscles which can lead to hip flexors contraction can lead to shifting pelvis while standing, sitting and walking which can cause pressing of interiors and blood vessels which can lead to those disorders - of course this vision is very black, but it can happen as every action in body has reaction.
Where does this lead to?
This may lead to the above mentioned and sometimes already excessive quadriceps and hip flexors tension, which, in turn, may bring excessive anteflexion of the pelvis, hyperlordosis, hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine and many other dysfunctions which, consecutively, may cause injuries and strains influencing the quality of our lives (inflammatory conditions, pain, tears, etc.)
What can and what should be done about it?
If the situation does not yet require the intervention of a physical therapist, rehabilitator or surgeon, stretching may take the floor. Here are some of my exercises for these muscle groups:
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