How to Stretch the Inner Thigh

Whether you are being treated with physical therapy for a leg injury or warming up for a sporting event, properly stretching the inner thigh is imperative. Here are a few tips on how you can get a great stretch. Your legs will thank you.

Instructions

1. Sit down on a comfortable rug or mat. Sitting on hardwood can become, well, hard. Find a nice thick rug or a workout mat where you can seat yourself.

2. Extend your legs in front of you so they are straight out.

3. Bend your legs so that each knee falls to the side. Your left knee will fall to the left, your outer leg will touch the ground and your inner thigh will be exposed. The same will be true for your right leg.

4. Touch the bottom of your feet so that they are together.

5. Pull your legs toward you slowly. The more you pull your legs toward the torso of your body, the greater the stretch on the inner thigh. Once you feel the stretch, stop and hold this position for 10 seconds. Then release.

6. Repeat this physical therapy stretch for your inner thigh 2 more times to complete the set.

Tips & Warnings

• For this physical therapy inner thigh stretch you may wear sneakers or just be in socks or bare feet, however you feel most comfortable.

• Juxtapose this stretch with toe touches, which work the back of your thighs. You can perform toe touches seated or standing.

• If you feel an increase in pain or severe, sharp, pulsating pain, stop this stretch immediately and seek the advice of a physical therapist or doctor.